District Manager in Training

Overview

The District Manager in Training is a developmental role and a bench strength to become a future District Manager. The primary role of this position is to learn all aspects of store operations, including identifying and growing talent, building revenue, driving profit, product knowledge, store operations, customer service, compliance, merchandising, and to work with all partners within the Store Support Center.

Responsibilities

• Travel with District Managers to learn the overall operations and procedures of leading a district.
• Support the districts by being an Interim District Manager while District Managers are out on vacation. Ensure the District functions just as it would if the District Manager was present.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute results while improving customer satisfaction and driving financial performance, sales, and labor to plan.
• Responsible for process improvement projects such as backroom efficiencies, scheduling, merchandise playbooks, and compliance.
• Understand deficiencies in the stores and develop routines, best practices, root-cause analysis, and training.
• Identify shrink indicators and implement corrective solutions.
• Work collaboratively with the Plan-o-gram team on space allocation and the Purchasing team on product needs.
• Assist in new store setups as needed.
• Participate in and learn the inventory prep procedures and post inventory process.
• Attend Operations and Merchandise meetings at the Store Support Center when needed.
• Maintain a partnership with Store Support HR on HR-related needs in the stores.
• Build talent by promoting opportunities to attract and retain a high-performing team.
• Represent, demonstrate, and support Rural King's culture and values.
• Demonstrate effective and consistent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Establish and preserve a professional work atmosphere and be a role model.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in making decisions.
• May be required to cross train and perform other job duties.
• Ensure all company driven programs are being executed at their fullest. Examples include Rural King Visa, RKPPP, Rural King Rewards, and Indoor and Outdoor Merchandise Guides.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

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