District Manager, Retail & Community Impact

The Lighthouse For The Blind; DuPont (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health plan

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is seeking a District Manager to lead BSC North Ft Lewis store operations and supervise staff. This role oversees all store functions, schedules, budgeting and contract management to ensure objectives are met.

Minimum requirements include an Associates degree, 3–5 years in a supervisory role in retail or supply operations, and proficiency in MS Office and Excel. Lift/physical duties apply, and military service is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years in supervisory role in retail, wholesale, or supply operation.
• Military service a plus.
• Fork Lift certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs using safe lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers.
• Manage multiple military contracts and establish relationships with Base contract officers.
• Establishes networks within community and participates in base community events to create goodwill.
• Ensure proper billing practices are adhered too.
• Maintains inventory records for accuracy.
• Hires, motivates and mentors employees.
• Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting and orienting.
• Provides corrective actions when needed.
• Responsible for employees schedules.
• Schedules team building activities to encourage employees to work together as a team.
• Trains employees on processes and product knowledge.
• Sales and revenue generation.
• Evaluates sales reports.
• Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Determines marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records.
• Ensures availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts and maintaining inventory levels.
• Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities.
• Analyze operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
• Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.
• Maintains operations by initiating policies and procedures.
• Complies with all LH and store policies and procedures.
• Complies with safety requirements.
• Complies with Federal and local legal requirements.
• Complies with base rules and contractual requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is seeking a District Manager to lead BSC North Ft Lewis store operations and supervise staff. This role oversees all store functions, schedules, budgeting and contract management to ensure objectives are met.

Minimum requirements include an Associates degree, 3–5 years in a supervisory role in retail or supply operations, and proficiency in MS Office and Excel. Lift/physical duties apply, and military service is a plus.