District Manager

District Manager – oversee and manage the CDS operations of multiple Costco retail locations within a designated district. Ensure that each warehouse location meets CDS standards for sales, customer service, safety, and operational efficiency. Drive business growth, manage budgets, implement CDS Operational Excellence strategies, and ensure overall success of the district. Monitor performance, address operational issues, manage staffing levels, build rapport with Costco GMs, and comply with Advantage policies and industry regulations. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Ensure warehouse locations meet CDS standards for sales, customer service, safety, and operational efficiency by: Conducting regular location visits and audits to ensure that locations adhere to operational SOPs and company policies and procedures, holding Event Managers accountable for misses and recognizing them for wins. Partnering with the company safety department to ensure locations adhere to standard safety procedures and policies and prioritize a safety‑first culture. Implementing and upholding company policies and procedures. Providing oversight and administrative support for operational activities such as supplies ordering, system needs, etc. Developing relationships with Costco managers and team members through regular, in‑person conversations. Drive business growth by ensuring adoption of Operational Excellence strategies, helping teams understand why it is important, and leveraging data and insights to manage business (profitability, budgets, staffing, performance, etc.) in a disciplined manner in partnership with managers. Monitoring performance, coaching, and performance managing Event Managers while addressing operational issues, coaching, documenting, and holding accountable. Workforce Management: managing and continually upskilling and developing a roster of high‑performing Event Managers, supporting staffing levels, navigating TA resources and budgets, and creating a culture of accountability and high performance. Ensuring compliance with Advantage policies and industry regulations. Strategic Alignment: executing performance in line with organizational strategy goals, supporting and communicating with full transparency to the Regional Director, leveraging organizational resources, participating in stretch assignments and wider regional initiatives, and communicating strategic messages and operational needs as a mature leader. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources. Indirect Reports: may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports. Minimum Qualifications Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in a client‑side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company or a combination of supplier‑side and client‑side experience. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Supervising skills, to include delegating responsibility, training, & evaluating performance. Well organized, detail oriented, and able to handle fast‑paced work environment. Track record of building & maintaining customer/client relationships. Ability to gather data, compile information, & prepare reports. Decision‑making skills. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers. NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required. Job will remain open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr