District Director, Donated Goods Retail

Goodwill of North Georgia; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia is seeking an experienced District Director to lead multiple stores and empower a team of 350-400 employees. You will supervise store managers, drive operational discipline, and ensure the district remains financially strong while advancing the mission to put people to work.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, implementing SOPs, managing budgets, and championing continuous improvement in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising teams of 30+ employees.
• Multi-unit leadership experience, preferably in retail.
• Proven ability to develop multimillion-dollar budgets and exceed financial targets.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Experience creating and leading projects.
• Ability to embrace change and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience establishing and improving SOPs.
• Experience with hiring, training, and developing employees.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and lead each store's managers across a district.
• Oversee 350-400 employees and ensure a healthy team culture.
• Drive operational excellence and financial profitability across the district.
• Lead planning, organize field operations, and implement new ideas.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the business.

Skills

Team supervision

Multi-unit leadership

Budget management

SOP development

Change management

Hiring & training

MS Office

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Six Sigma/Kaizen certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

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