RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED

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About the position

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html. Plan and lead the activities of all stores within the assigned area of operation, including full profit and loss responsibility, while acting within the scope of company objectives and policies to accomplish divisional and regional goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead store teams by ensuring a culture that fosters Dollar General’s mission and values.
  • Ensure fair administration of human resources policies & practices.
  • Promote superior customer service through fun, friendly stores.
  • Achieve area annual sales growth that meets or exceeds company targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
  • Ensure all tools are effectively utilized in each store and market resulting in superior inventory presentation and management.
  • Effectively plan & execute company objectives.
  • Maximize performance & productivity through a commitment to sensible store scheduling.
  • Drive total development of human capital through proactive recruitment, selection and education of employees and customers.
  • Protect company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within operational area (i.e., distribution flow improvements, merchandising display efforts, store growth and real estate site selection, recruiting strategy, training and development priorities, employee Relations, customer service, systems implementation, etc.).
  • Consistently and effectively communicate divisional and regional priorities to store teams.

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 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, maintaining tough expense control, managing merchandise effectively, and defining and communicating clear expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills including a willingness to consistently provide superior customer service, the ability to react appropriately under pressure, and the ability to apply good judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work in collaboration with team to achieve objectives in a participative management style.
  • Four+ years retail management experience with progressively more responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery or convenience store operations with full P&L responsibility.
  • A current driver's license and acceptable driving history is required.

Nice-to-haves

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