District Manager in Training

District Manager In TrainingAs one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services.Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.The District Manager in Training (DMIT) reports directly to the Regional Director of Stores and is responsible for the overall management and direction of the store and team in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and laws. The DMIT will complete an approximate 15-week outlined training curriculum. After completion of the initial training, DMIT will be immediately placed into a Store Manager role, to continue training and developing mastery of the business, in a single unit capacity (measured over time, through sustained results with cause and effect rationale). The DMIT's demonstrated capability in the SM role, along with DM position availability will each be factors for determining placement timing into the multi-unit DM role. Examples of this capability includes the following job observations/results:Ensure store performance meets targets in sales, profit, on-site donations, production, and productivity based on annual performance expectations for the store. Analyze key metrics and information, tie findings to observations and take appropriate action. Inspect sales floor for shop-ability and ensure productivity of merchandise.Lead, direct and supervise the work of the management team and through them to entire team. Oversee Production Manager and Retail Sales Manager in proactively planning staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and training team members. Regularly observe, assess, interact, coach and counsel the team. Provide oversight for the work schedules to meet and exceed both customer and donor expectations.Audit merchandise and prices rolled to and off the floor. Plan and implement seasonal back stock, merchandising and other strategic programs. Ensure the Savers recycling program is fully leveraged to reduce landfill and allow for further reuse of unsold/un-saleable items.Execute all company standards in the Community Donation Center (CDC). Oversee efforts inside and outside the store to create community awareness of the CDC, the company brand and the benefits of donating to Savers.Create Store Operating Plans (SOP) to drive towards budget and to optimize results.Coordinates with and reports to the Regional Director.Customer/Donor Service: Deliver a positive and unforgettable customer/donor experience by setting the example for, as well as training and coaching, customer and donor service expectations, working with all members of management to ensure execution.Loss Prevention and Safety: Protect company assets and information by ensuring their safe handling, security and integrity. Proactively promote loss prevention awareness by upholding procedures and ensuring policies are in place. Maintain a safe work environment through education, consistent follow up, ensuring policies and procedures are in place, and supporting the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).Must have previous District multi-unit experience. High School diploma: post-Secondary degree preferred. Consistent track record of delivering top-tier financial results; high level of energy, commitment and passion about the business. Natural problem solver with strong analytical skills and sound judgment; takes decisive action in conditions of uncertainty. Strong budget management and aptitude for working with numbers. Superior organizational, prioritization and time management skills.FLSA: ExemptTravel: Will periodically need to drive to meetings or other stores for business purposes.Location: 1231 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, ILSavers is an E-Verify employer.We're an equal opportunity employer: All team members and job applicants will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender or gender identity or any other factor protected by law.Accessibility support statement: We're committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at: (800) 259-0004Candidate AI usage policy: Savers Value Village celebrates the uniqueness of our team members. As we get to know you through the interview process, we want to learn about what makes you one of a kind, including your authentic voice, thoughts, and honest answers to interview questions. For this reason, we ask that you do not use AI to develop responses or aid you in any way during interviews or technical assessments.