District manager in Training

Savers | Value Village; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the thrift retail sector seeks a District Manager in Training for its Winnipeg location. The role involves overseeing store operations, achieving sales targets, and developing future leaders in the business. Applicants should have a strong background in multi-unit management and a commitment to community service, along with robust analytical and leadership skills.

Benefits

Extended health care plans for full-time team members

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

A Group RRSP with a generous company match

Paid time off for leisure and hobbies

Mental health services to support daily life

Qualifications

• Previous multi-unit district management experience is required.
• Proven track record of delivering financial results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store operations and ensure performance targets are met.
• Lead and supervise the store management team.
• Manage merchandise, pricing, and community donation center operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Judgment skills

Budget management

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Job description

Description

Job Title: District Manager in Training

Who We Are

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada, and Australia, 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 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 onto our store racks and shelves for reuse, while providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. We are often called “Thrift Proud.” Our success is driven by millions of loyal customers and over 22,000 team members across 300+ stores. Learn more at savers.com.

Our Brands Include: Savers (U.S.), 2nd Ave (U.S.), Value Village (U.S. & Canada), Unique (U.S.), Village desValeurs (Quebec), and Savers Australia.

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness, as our team is made up of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• To work in a purpose-driven, community-based company with a business model that benefits the environment and society.
• Career development opportunities aligned with store growth plans, emphasizing capability development.

What You Get

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one, including our internal Savers University program, which develops around 90% of our training content internally, supplemented by renowned providers.

• Extended health care plans for full-time team members
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• A Group RRSP with a generous company match
• Paid time off for leisure and hobbies
• Mental health services to support daily life

What You’ll Be Working On

The District Manager in Training (DMIT) reports to the Regional Director of Stores and oversees store and team management according to policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. The program lasts approximately 15 weeks, after which the DMIT is placed into a Store Manager role. Performance is measured through results and mastery of business operations, with potential progression into a multi-unit DM role based on demonstrated capability and availability. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring store performance targets in sales, profit, donations, and productivity are met or exceeded.
• Leading and supervising the management team and staff, including staffing, training, and coaching.
• Managing merchandise, pricing, seasonal back stock, and strategic programs.
• Overseeing community donation center operations and creating store operating plans.
• Reporting to the Regional Director and coordinating store activities.
• Delivering exceptional customer and donor service.
• Promoting loss prevention and maintaining a safe work environment.

What You Have

• Previous multi-unit district management experience
• High school diploma required; post-secondary preferred
• Proven track record of delivering financial results
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and judgment skills
• Budget management skills and numerical aptitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs. and occasionally move heavier objects with equipment
• Frequent reaching, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and twisting
• Dexterity for handling merchandise and documentation
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively
• Work environment includes exposure to machinery, dust, temperature fluctuations, and possibly hazardous materials
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to navigate industrial environments safely

FLSA: Exempt

Travel: Will require driving to meetings or other stores.

Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment process.