District Manager - IA/WI/SD

Bureauengros; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

Car allowance

Generous paid time off

Career development program

Weekly pay

Full medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Associate store discount

Job summary

Staples is seeking a District Manager to lead General Managers across the district, driving sales, service and operations. You will spend 70% in-store, building strong community relationships and a high‑performing team to deliver a superior customer experience.

Responsibilities include profitable growth, district business planning, and staff development. The role offers robust benefits and career advancement opportunities within a premier retail organization.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years progressively responsible management and multi-unit experience in a high-volume retail environment.
• Proven track record of increasing sales and store profitability; ability to analyze P&L and financial reports.
• Strong skills in management strategy, staffing performance management, associate relations and associate development.
• Leadership and partnership that will inspire associate engagement and customer loyalty in the communities served.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.
• Deliver profitable growth of sales and services within the district; plan, develop, execute and monitor store business plans.
• Create a district-wide culture where all associates are engaged, trained and empowered to deliver a world-class customer experience.
• Attract and retain a high performing team; support General Managers in talent strategies and staffing.

Skills

Retail leadership

Multi-unit management

P&L analysis

Staff development

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

As a District Manager,you will lead a team of General Managers across the district to execute and deliver on all sales, service, and operational programs. You’ll make a visible impact as a retail leader and business professional in driving your stores community relationships, merchandise sales, technical services portfolio, print & marketing services, and business-to-business network. District Managers have the greatest impact on their teams throughpresence within their stores. It is expected that DMs will spend 70% of their time in the field.

• Bonus plans, car allowance, generous paid time off, career development program, and weekly pay
• Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Hiring immediately.
• Full medical benefits package, 401(k) with company match, and many more benefits
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans and other retailers, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.
• Deliver profitable growth of sales and services within the district. Direct the planning, development, execution and monitoring of store business plans designed to meet or exceed sales and service objectives.
• Create a district-wide culture where all associates are engaged, trained and empowered to create a world-class customer experience.
• Actively attract and retain a high performing team. Constantly evaluate workforce analytics to develop clear succession planning strategies and support General Managers in creating talent strategies, personnel acquisition and staff level management to achieve and maintain store and district operational requirements.

Essential skills and experience:

• A minimum of 6 - 10 years progressively responsible management and multi-unit experience in a high-volume retail environment.
• Proven track record of increasing sales and store profitability. Experience in revenue generation to include the ability to analyze P&L and financial reports, ensuring key performance metrics are met.
• Strong skills in management strategy, staffing performance management, associate relations and associate development.
• Leadership and partnership that will inspire associate engagement and customer loyalty with the communities in which we serve and operate.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Staples is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.

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