Retail Regional Director - Lake Charles, LA

Dollar General•Gladewater, TX

12h

About The Position

The Regional Director is responsible for the profit and loss of the assigned district while acting within the scope of Company objectives and policies to accomplish goals. The role leads retail teams, including District Managers and store management, and ensures strong operations, customer service, sales growth, merchandising, team development, communication, and protection of Company assets. The position also identifies and develops business opportunities across operational areas and supports consistent execution of Dollar General expectations.

Requirements

Demonstrated results-oriented leadership, including the ability to model total development and serve as a steward of Dollar General’s mission and values.
Demonstrated financial analysis skills to interpret operating statements and other financial reporting data, manage budgets, and control inventory.
Ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, maintaining expense control, managing merchandise effectively, and setting clear expectations.
Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills, including commitment to superior customer service, ability to react appropriately under pressure, good judgment in ambiguous situations, and flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve objectives in a participative management style.
Strong verbal, written, and technical communication abilities.
Ability to travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.
Bachelor’s degree and four or more years of multi-unit management experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Valid driver’s license.
Previous retail experience should be in discount, convenience, grocery, or a similar environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Seven or more years of retail experience with full profit and loss responsibility preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead retail teams, including District Managers and store management, while fostering a culture that reflects Dollar General’s brand.
Ensure consistent administration of human resources policies and practices.
Develop fun and friendly stores that provide exceptional customer service.
Achieve annual sales growth that meets or exceeds Company targets through effective operations and efficient flow processes.
Ensure superior visual merchandising, product management, and signing and pricing execution in each store.
Plan and execute Company objectives effectively.
Maximize performance and productivity through Store Managers’ commitment to sensible store scheduling.
Develop Store Managers through proactive recruitment, selection, and training of team members.
Protect Company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
Identify and develop business opportunities in operational areas, including distribution flow, merchandising displays, store growth and real estate site selection, recruiting strategy, training and development priorities, employee relations, customer experience, and systems implementation.
Communicate Company priorities consistently and effectively to store teams.
Provide training and development to create strong visual merchandising presentations and product placements.
Use technology to train and develop communication channels that keep teams informed of operational tasks.
Develop District Managers to ensure consistent execution of Dollar General expectations and exceptionally clean, organized stores.
Maintain inclusive and ongoing Company recognition programs that foster a fun and rewarding environment for team members.
Manage the assigned district’s profit and loss within Company objectives and policies.