District Manager

District Manager

We’re seeking a District Manager to join our team to lead at least 15 store teams across the assigned area. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drive the success and profitability of stores while ensuring outstanding customer service and a safe, compliant work environment
• Oversee the execution of merchandising, operations, and expense control programs
• Lead, coach, and mentor store managers to meet and exceed business objectives
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, promoting teamwork and open communication
• Source, recruit, hire, and develop store managers within the district to build a high-performing team
• Drive sales, profitability, and expense management to meet company goals, as well as develop and fulfill short- and long-term objectives
• Implement established processes and programs, ensuring operational consistency across the district
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance, conducting regular audits as needed
• Manage operational budgets and optimize store performance
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
• Champion a customer‑first mindset across the district, setting high and consistent standards
• Travel up to 50% of the time with occasional overnight stays to support and oversee store operations across the district
• Ability to regularly lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height is required
• Ability to handle frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting

Skills and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid Driver’s License is required
• At least 5 years retail experience with at least 2 years of multi‑store experience is required
• Strong leadership and motivational skills along with the ability to build an effective team is required
• Ability to analyze, organize and present information and focus on results is required
• Strong business acumen and communication skill are required
• Human resources and asset protection skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Process management skills
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office is required

Perks and Benefits:

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well‑being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Educational Assistance
• And much more!

Full time

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FLDWI

Family Dollar

We are required to obtain specialized licenses for those of our stores that sell alcohol and/or tobacco. As a manager, you may be required by the local jurisdiction where a store is situated to provide certain detailed background information necessary to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages / tobacco products.Failure to comply and/or qualify for such license can lead to demotion or separation of employment.