Plan and lead the activities of all stores within the assigned area of operation, including full profit and loss responsibility, while acting within the scope of company objectives and policies to accomplish regional and divisional goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead store teams, including Area Managers and store management, by ensuring:
- A culture that fosters Dollar General’s mission and values.
- Fair administration of human resources policies and practices.
- Superior customer service through fun, friendly stores.
- Regional annual sales in excess of $150 million through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
- All tools are utilized in each store and market resulting in superior inventory presentation and management.
- Effective planning and execution of company objectives.
- Maximization of performance and productivity through a commitment to sensible store scheduling.
- Total development of human capital, through proper selection and education of employees and customers.
- Protection of company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
- Development of field partnerships with distribution centers, merchandising efforts, store growth initiatives, training and employee development priorities, recruiting, employee relations and customer service response, and IS implementation.
- Consistent communication of company priorities to area and store management teams.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Demonstrated results-oriented leadership including the ability to model total development and serve as a steward of Dollar General’s mission and values.
- Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial reporting data, manage budgets, and control inventory.
- Demonstrated ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, maintaining tough expense control, managing merchandise effectively, and setting clear expectations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills including a willingness to consistently provide superior customer service, the ability to react appropriately under pressure, the ability to apply good judgment in ambiguous situations, and demonstrated flexibility/adaptability.
- Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve objectives in a participative management style.
- Outstanding verbal, written and technical communication abilities.
- Exhibit the leadership capability for development as Divisional VP.
Experience & Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
- 4+ years of multi-unit management experience
- 7+ years of retail with full P&L experience preferred; equivalent education and experience combination will be considered.
- Previous retail experience should be with a discount, convenience, grocery or similar environment.
