District Manager

District ManagerThe Unassigned District Manager functions as a District Manager but does not have a specific district of stores. This position involves training to oversee a district of 10-15 stores.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%):Drive Sales and Profits: Challenging Store Teams to drive top line sales, margin, and deliver district metrics.Partner with SSC and Store Managers to develop solutions for business related issues and opportunities.Verify the execution of merchandising initiatives.Ensure effective expense control, labor spend, and Profit/Loss management.Protect company assets and help stores reduce shrink by adhering to loss prevention standards.Build the team: Recruit and hire Store Managers. Support store level hiring/staffing decisions and retention.Verify and participate in training, development, and coaching. Build and maintain an effective succession plan for the district.Write and deliver Store Manager performance reviews and counseling. Also provide input on performance reviews for store Team Members.Maintain a safe and productive work environment.Lead execution of company standards: Evaluate and grade store presentation standards and processes. Protect the brand-identify building maintenance issues, both structural and aesthetic including safety concerns.Ensure compliance to inventory management and freight movement processes. Validate pricing accuracy, conveyance, and promotional activities.Verify Loss Prevention and procedural audit compliance. Support continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.Goal setting and promoting customer loyalty: GURA Greet the Customer Uncover the Customers' needs Recommend products Ask for the Sale Handle and resolve customer complaints/issue, assure customer leaves store having had a positive shopping experience. Analyze reporting to identify and overcome customer satisfaction opportunities. Observe and coach customer engagement.Required Qualifications:Experience: Minimum of 5 years retail leadership experience required. Multi-unit retail store management experience preferred.Education: High school diploma or the equivalent. Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred.Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred. Profit/Loss, scheduling, shrink control, and payroll management, staffing, hiring, supervision and counseling experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office products.Work varied hours, days, night and weekends as business dictates. Must have a valid driver's license.Working Conditions: Normal office working conditions Occasional travel required Physical Requirements Sitting Standing (not walking) Walking Kneeling/Stooping/Bending Driving a vehicle Reaching overhead Lifting 50+ pounds