District Manager - IA/WI/SD

Staples; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

Car allowance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Store discounts

Job summary

Staples is seeking a District Manager to lead a team of General Managers across the district, executing sales, service and operational programs. You will be a retail leader, building community relationships and driving merchandise sales, services and the print and marketing portfolio, while expanding the B2B network.

District Managers spend about 70% of their time in the field. The role requires proven multi-unit leadership, 6–10 years in high-volume retail, strong P&L analysis skills, and a

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressive management and multi-unit retail leadership experience.
• Proven track record of increasing sales and store profitability with data-driven decisions.
• Strong skills in leadership, staffing, performance management and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales and team development.
• Deliver profitable growth of sales and services within the district and oversee store business plans.
• Create a district-wide culture with engaged, trained associates delivering a world-class experience.
• Attract, retain and develop a high performing team and succession strategies.

Skills

Multi-unit management

Sales leadership

P&L analysis

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

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 through presence within their stores. It is expected that DMs will spend 70% of their time in the field.

Get great perks.

• 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