District Director, Donated Goods Retail

Goodwill of North GA; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia is seeking an experienced District Director to lead a multi-store district and oversee 350–400 employees. You will supervise store managers, drive financial performance, and cultivate a healthy team culture.

This role requires strategic planning, hands-on leadership in the field, and a passion for organizational change that aligns with the mission to put people to work. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of supervision at scale, strong budgeting skills, and a track

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising teams of 30+ employees.
• Multi-unit leadership experience, preferably in retail.
• Experience developing multimillion-dollar budgets and plans to exceed financial expectations.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Experience creating and leading projects.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establishes and maintains SOPs.
• Demonstrated capacity to embrace change.
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities.
• Experience with hiring, training, and developing employees.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• As a District Director, supervise, manage, and lead each store's managers.
• Be responsible for 350–400 employees across the district.
• Establish and maintain a healthy team culture and financially profitable operations.
• Open to change and continuously seek ways to grow the business.
• Generate new ideas and lead initiatives across stores while planning and organizing.

Skills

Team supervision

Multi-unit leadership

Budgeting & planning

Relationship building

Project leadership

Change management

SOP development

Decision making

Hiring & training

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you an experienced leader in retail operations looking for your next challenge? If people describe you as an engaging leader that’s passionate about leading a great team and managing a great business, we should talk. We’re looking for someone to lead a multi-store district. This is a key role - our stores are the financial driver of our mission to put people to work.

Last year, Goodwill’s training programs helped Georgians find new or better jobs. If you want to do something that matters and be recognized for your hard work, Goodwill of North Georgia might be the place for you.

What we’re looking for:

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience supervising teams of 30 or more employees
• Multi-Unit leadership experience (Preferably in retail)
• A strong familiarity with developing multimillion-dollar budgets and developing plans to exceed financial expectations
• Ability to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships
• Experience creating and leading projects
• The ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement while embracing it yourself
• A focus on establishing, maintaining, and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Demonstrated capacity to embrace change
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities
• Experience with hiring, training, and developing employees
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite

Preferences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or a related subject
• Certifications relating to project/process management (Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc)
• Prior military or related not-for-profit experience

What you’ll be doing:

As a District Director, you will supervise, manage, and lead each of your store's managers, and will be responsible for the 350-400 employees on their teams. You’ll consistently look for ways to establish and maintain a healthy team culture and manage an operationally sound and financially profitable business. This is an opportunity for leaders that are open to change, and continuously looking for ways to grow the business. We’re eager for new ideas and challenge ourselves to find new and innovative ways to lead our teams and manage our business. While you will have time for planning and organization, our directors are in the field and at their stores most days.

Thank you for your time and your interest in Goodwill of North Georgia.

Goodwill of North Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Goodwill to consider applicants based solely on qualifications and merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

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