District Manager - Appalachia Region (OH, PA, WV, NY)

Purpose

Responsible for teaching, developing, motivating, and directing Store Managers and their teams in a manner that supports growth potential and maximizing their objectives. Demonstrates leadership through working with Store Managers to ensure all staffing requirements are met, company training programs are executed for all store team members and a positive work environment is created for all associates while maximizing retention and associate engagement.

Responsibilities

Ensures stores are operating at the standards set forth by the company and in a manner that maximizes profits, customer experience, KPI’s and other targets

Accountable for meeting and exceeding targets such as sales, shrink and labor budgets and directing action to ensure appropriate expense allocations

Provides support and instruction to Store Managers through regular store visits while developing and providing strategic direction for improvement in stores

Partners with the Store Managers to ensure best practices are followed, such as the interview process, effective onboarding, orientation, training and continual development of store team members

Responsible for ensuring there is open communication between store managers and team members which supports a positive work environment and an open-door policy

Ensures the implementation and compliance of programs and best practices to improve efficiencies through higher levels of performance

Monitors and controls the necessary activities to effectively achieve desired operating results

Responsible for ensuring company policies such as Cash Handling/Variance, Inventory Control and other policies and procedures are fully executed daily while protecting company assets

Prepares and analyzes reports and completes company required forms and correspondence

Reviews documentation prepared and submitted by store personnel; provides guidance to ensure accuracy and timeliness

Responsible for creating effective individual development plans that support store management professional growth

Develops effective corrective action plans to facilitate performance improvements where necessary

Ensures compliance with all City, State and Federal regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned

About You

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience
Five years of management experience preferred
Bilingual a plus
Multi-unit management experience a plus
Experience with in-store merchandising also a plus
Ability to manage multiple assignments or projects
Provides strong leadership skills with the ability to influence others
Must be results oriented
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, strong customer focus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to interact with and present to senior management and outside resources
Must be a strong learner, think independently, and demonstrate critical thinking

Physical Requirements

Some travel may be required depending on the assignment.
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday
Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Competencies
Speed & Simplicity: Designs efficient team workflows and fosters a culture of simplification and continuous improvement

Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Drives Results: Pushes self to achieve goals and results

Develops Talent: Grows team through coaching, feedback, and exposure to the Save A Lot business