About The Position

The Retail District Manager plans and leads the activities of all stores within an assigned area, with full profit and loss responsibility. The role operates within company objectives and policies to accomplish divisional and regional goals. It leads store teams in delivering Dollar General’s mission and values, fair administration of human resources practices, superior customer service, sales growth, effective inventory management, and execution of company objectives. The manager develops employees and customers, protects company assets, controls expenses, and communicates divisional and regional priorities to store teams. The position identifies and develops business opportunities across the operating area, including distribution flow improvements, merchandising displays, store growth and real estate site selection, recruiting strategy, training and development priorities, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation. It requires weekly travel in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays; a current driver’s license and acceptable driving history are required.

Requirements

  • Four or more years of retail management experience with progressively greater responsibility.
  • Experience managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery, or convenience store operations with full profit and loss responsibility.
  • Demonstrated results-oriented leadership and ability to model employee development and serve as a steward of the company’s mission and values.
  • Demonstrated record of achieving performance goals and objectives.
  • Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial reporting data, manage budgets, and control inventory.
  • Ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, controlling expenses, managing merchandise, and defining and communicating clear expectations.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including a commitment to superior customer service, appropriate reactions under pressure, and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Ability to collaborate with a team to achieve objectives using a participative management style.
  • Current driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
  • Ability to travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Big-box retail management experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Lead store teams in fostering a culture aligned with Dollar General’s mission and values.
  • Ensure fair administration of human resources policies and practices.
  • Deliver superior customer service through friendly stores.
  • Achieve area annual sales growth targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
  • Ensure effective use of tools across stores and markets to support inventory presentation and management.
  • Plan and execute company objectives.
  • Maximize performance and productivity through sensible store scheduling.
  • Recruit, select, educate, and develop employees and customers.
  • Protect company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
  • Identify and develop business opportunities within the operational area, including distribution, merchandising, store growth, real estate site selection, recruiting, training, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation.
  • Communicate divisional and regional priorities consistently and effectively to store teams.
  • Plan and organize work to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Anticipate customer needs, overcome obstacles, and work to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Analyze complex information while balancing tactical and strategic initiatives.
  • Promote teamwork and maximize individual potential.
  • Provide clear, timely communication and listen effectively.
  • Adapt to changing business priorities.
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