RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED in ALLENTOWN PA

Dollar General•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Retail District Manager plans and leads the activities of all stores in an assigned area, with full profit-and-loss responsibility. The role operates within company objectives and policies to achieve divisional and regional goals. It leads store teams in fostering Dollar General’s mission and values, administering human resources policies fairly, delivering superior customer service, meeting sales growth targets, managing inventory and store presentation, executing company objectives, and improving performance and productivity through effective scheduling and workforce development. The manager protects company assets through loss prevention and expense control; identifies 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

At least four 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.
Results-oriented leadership and the ability to model employee development and uphold the company’s mission and values.
A demonstrated 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 setting 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; plan and organize work; anticipate customer needs; analyze complex information; promote teamwork; communicate clearly and listen effectively; and adapt to changing business priorities.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead store teams and foster a culture aligned with 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 or exceed area annual sales growth targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
Ensure effective use of tools in stores and markets for inventory presentation and management.
Plan and execute company objectives.
Maximize performance and productivity through effective store scheduling.
Recruit, select, educate, and develop employees and customers.
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, training and development, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation.
Communicate divisional and regional priorities consistently and effectively to store teams.
Travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.