District Manager

District ManagerOversee 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 their district. Monitor performance, address operational issues, manage staffing levels, build rapport with Costco GMs, and compliance with Advantage policies and industry regulations.The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure 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 SOP's and company policies and procedures and hold Events Managers accountable for misses, recognize them for winsPartner with the company safety department to ensure that locations adhere to standard safety procedures/policies and prioritize a safety-first cultureImplement and uphold company policies and procedures Provide oversight and administrative support for various operational activities such as supplies ordering, systems needs etc.Develop relationships with Costco managers and team members through regular, in-person conversationsDrive business growth by: Ensuring adoption of Operational Excellence strategies, helping teams understand why it is importantLeverage data and insights to manage business (profitability, budgets, staffing, performance, etc.) in disciplined manner, in partnership with managerMonitoring performance, coaching and performance managing event managersAddressing operational issues, coaching, documenting and holding accountableWorkforce Management: Manage and continually upskill and develop a roster of high performing Event ManagersSupport Event Managers with appropriate location staffing levels, navigate TA resources and budgetsCreate a culture of accountability and high performance by ensuring teammates are held accountable for performance, policies, and proceduresEnsure compliance with Advantage policies and industry regulationsStrategic Alignment: Execute performance in line with organizational strategy goalsSupport and communicate with full transparency to Regional DirectorLeverage organizational resourcesParticipate as appropriate in stretch assignments and wider regional initiativesCommunicate strategic messages and operational needs as a mature leader with the interests of the business in mindSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports: Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resourcesIndirect Reports: May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reportsMinimum QualificationsEducation Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience5+ Years of experience in a client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company; or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience.Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesExcellent Written & Verbal Communication SkillsSupervising Skills, to include Delegating Responsibility, Training, & Evaluating PerformanceWell Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work EnvironmentTrack Record of Building & Maintaining Customer/Client RelationshipsAbility to Gather Data, Compile Information, & Prepare ReportsDecision Making SkillsBasic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsersNEHA Professional Food Handler Certification requiredJob Will Remain Open Until Filled