District Manager

MERS Goodwill

$83K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5 years of retail management experience; multi-unit management preferred.
  • Valid MO or IL driver's license and insurance required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including customer service and conflict resolution.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Proven leadership skills in decision-making and employee motivation.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve targeted sales and production quotas across retail stores.
  • Visit each store regularly to direct staff and assess operations.
  • Analyze departmental reports to monitor trends and progress toward goals.
  • Conduct quarterly store audits to uphold standards in pricing and quality.
  • Establish a culture of safety, ethics, and quality in the store environment.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to enhance retention and address issues promptly.
  • Coach employees on performance, including disciplinary actions for underperformance.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits for full-time employees working 30+ hours/week.
  • Dental and vision benefits available from the first of the month following hire for employees working 20+ hours/week.
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance available from the first of the month following hire for employees working 20+ hours/week.
  • 403(B) retirement plan available on hire date for employees working 20+ hours/week, with employer match after one year.
  • 401(A) retirement plan available on hire date for employees working 20+ hours/week.
  • PTO accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
  • Employee store discount and paid holidays.
  • Flexible schedules and career growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Required Travel: 50%
Position Type: Salaried
Salary: $83,000
Bonus Potential: Up to $40,000.00

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5 years of Retail Management required. Multi-Unit Retail Management preferred.
  • A valid MO or IL state driver's license and insurance are required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including customer service, conflict resolution, and change management.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Leadership skills include quality decision-making, goal setting, and problem-solving using analytical, creative, and critical-thinking skills.
  • The ability to motivate and lead employees and hold them accountable.


Primary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the successful achievement of targeted sales and production quotas for all assigned retail stores.
  • Make regular visits to each store location to follow the work progress and to direct, assist, and instruct staff on their methods, procedures, and performance standards.
  • Regularly review departmental reports and promptly analyze them to assess trends, monitor progress related to goals, and make recommendations for changes within the retail division.
  • Perform quarterly store audits to ensure consistency in standards of pricing, quality, safety, and store appearance.
  • Model core values to establish a culture with an understanding and commitment to safety, ethics, and quality within the store.
  • Provide superior internal and external customer service to ensure repeat donors, shoppers, and staff retention and de-escalate customer dissatisfaction quickly and effectively.
  • Coach and counsel employees concerning the performance of their job duties, including discipline up to and including termination.
  • Helps to identify and recommend employees with proven performance for advancement.
  • Attend or participate in various administrative and departmental meetings to coordinate activities, resolve problems, and discuss inter-related procedures, responsibilities, and services.
  • Safeguards company property and personal information from harm, damage, or theft.
  • Assist Human Resources or Risk Management in investigating theft, misappropriation, unethical/inappropriate behavior, or unauthorized possession of company property.
  • Must read, follow, model, and enforce all agency policies, procedures, and values.
  • Eliminates wasteful practices through process improvement.
  • Provide store coverage as necessary due to vacation schedules, terminations, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Benefits

  • Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
  • Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
  • Employee store discount
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Career Growth Opportunities


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