District Manager

About This Role

This role is responsible for overseeing all operational and financial aspects for a district of 10-15 Petsense stores, driving sales and profits, building and developing high-performing teams, and ensuring compliance with company standards to enhance customer loyalty.

Responsibilities

• Challenge Store Teams to drive top line sales, margin, and deliver district metrics
• Partner with SSC and Store Managers to develop solutions for business related issues and opportunities
• Verify the execution of merchandising initiatives
• Ensure effective expense control, labor spend, and Profit/Loss management
• Protect company assets and help stores reduce shrink by adhering to loss prevention standards
• Recruit and hire Store Managers
• Support store level hiring/staffing decisions and retention
• Verify and participate in training, development, and coaching
• Build and maintain an effective succession plan for the district
• Write and deliver Store Manager performance reviews and counseling

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years retail leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Office products
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years retail leadership experience required. Multi-unit retail store management experience preferred.

Nice to Have

• Multi-unit retail store management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business related field
• Pet Food, Pet products, and/or Live animal knowledge
• Profit/Loss, scheduling, shrink control, and payroll management, staffing, hiring, supervision, and counseling experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits