Retail District Manager Unassigned In Des Moines Ia

Dollar General•Ankeny, IA

22d

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 supporting Dollar General’s mission and values, administering human resources practices fairly, providing superior customer service, achieving sales growth, managing inventory, executing company objectives, and maximizing performance and productivity through effective scheduling and employee development. The manager protects company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies and identifies opportunities to improve area operations, including distribution flow, merchandising, store growth and site selection, recruiting, training, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation. The role communicates divisional and regional priorities consistently to store teams. Weekly travel in a company-provided vehicle is required, with limited overnight stays.

Requirements

At least four years of retail management experience with progressively greater responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery, or convenience store operations with full P&L responsibility.
Demonstrated results-oriented leadership, including the ability to model total development and support 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 achieve 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 commitment to superior customer service, ability to react appropriately under pressure, and good judgment in ambiguous situations.
Ability to collaborate with a team and achieve objectives using a participative management style.
Current driver’s license and acceptable driving history.

Nice To Haves

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

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 a fun, friendly store environment.
Achieve area annual sales growth that meets or exceeds company targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
Ensure effective use of tools in each store and market for inventory presentation and management.
Plan and execute company objectives.
Maximize performance and productivity through effective store scheduling.
Develop employees and customers through proactive recruitment, selection, and education.
Protect company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
Identify and develop operational opportunities, including distribution flow improvements, merchandising, store growth, real estate site selection, recruiting, training, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation.
Communicate divisional and regional priorities effectively and consistently to store teams.
Travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.