RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED in COLUMBIA SC

Dollar General•Columbia, SC

19h

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, while working within company objectives and policies to achieve divisional and regional goals. The role leads store teams in supporting Dollar General’s mission and values, providing superior customer service, achieving sales growth, managing inventory and expenses, and executing company objectives. It also identifies and develops business opportunities across the operational area and communicates divisional and regional priorities to store teams. The position 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 P&L responsibility.
Demonstrated results-oriented leadership and ability to model employee development and the company’s mission and values.
Record of achieving performance goals and objectives.
Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial reports, manage budgets, and control inventory.
Ability to achieve results by leveraging resources, controlling expenses, managing merchandise, and communicating clear expectations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including customer service, responding appropriately under pressure, and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a team using a participative management style.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve performance and to plan and organize work toward goals.
Ability to anticipate customer needs, overcome obstacles, and improve customer satisfaction.
Analytical skills to integrate complex information and balance tactical and strategic initiatives.
Ability to promote teamwork and maximize individual potential.
Effective communication and listening skills.
Ability to adjust to changing business priorities.
Current driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
Willingness and ability to travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Big-box retail management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead store teams in fostering a culture that supports Dollar General’s mission and values.
Ensure fair administration of human resources policies and practices.
Promote superior customer service and maintain fun, friendly stores.
Achieve area annual sales growth that meets or exceeds company targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
Ensure tools are effectively utilized in each store and market to support inventory presentation and management.
Plan and execute company objectives effectively.
Maximize performance and productivity through sensible store scheduling.
Develop employees and customers through proactive recruitment, selection, and education.
Protect company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
Identify and develop business opportunities, including distribution flow improvements, merchandising displays, store growth, real estate site selection, recruiting strategies, training and development priorities, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation.
Communicate divisional and regional priorities consistently and effectively to store teams.
Manage budgets, inventory, expenses, and merchandise to achieve performance goals.