
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Medical insurance
pharmacy insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Retirement plans with matching contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Program
educational assistance
Employee discount platform
Job Description
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is a leading variety retail company in the United States, known for its commitment to providing customers with great value and exceptional shopping experiences. Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree has grown to operate thousands of stores across the country, offering a wide range of merchandise at affordable prices. As a respected player in the retail industry, Dollar Tree focuses on maintaining strong community connections and fostering a supportive work environment for its associates. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, ensuring a workplace that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Dollar Tree is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. With a strong foundation built on exceeding customer expectations and delivering value, Dollar Tree continues to expand and transform its operations, inviting new talent to contribute to its ongoing success and positive impact on communities nationwide.
The role of District Manager in Training at Dollar Tree offers a comprehensive on-the-job training experience designed to prepare emerging leaders to effectively manage multiple store operations within a designated district. This full-time position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and falls under the field leadership category. As a District Manager in Training, you will collaborate closely with Store Managers to support and optimize store performance, ensuring that customers receive an exceptional shopping experience. Key responsibilities include developing store leaders who can deliver superior customer experiences, analyzing district sales and trends to drive growth, and overseeing inventory management and merchandising displays to maximize sales in each store. Additionally, you will play an active role in recruiting, training, and fostering the growth of store associates, helping to cultivate future leaders within the company. Managing payroll hours, maintaining cash controls and store audits, and monitoring inventory shrinkage are also integral aspects of the role.
This position demands strong leadership and supervisory skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in merchandising and recruiting. Physical requirements include the ability to lift between 30 and 50 pounds and perform tasks involving frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation. Travel up to 50 percent of the time, including overnight stays, is necessary to oversee multiple store locations and provide hands-on support. Dollar Tree rewards hard work by offering a quarterly bonus upon successful achievement of performance goals, further motivating district managers to excel in their roles.
Joining Dollar Tree as a District Manager in Training means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact on the communities it serves. Successful candidates will gain invaluable leadership experience within a growing retail organization. The company offers a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wealth, and mental well-being, including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, along with numerous other perks. This opportunity is ideal for driven individuals eager to lead teams, enhance store operations, and contribute meaningfully to the success of a respected and expanding retailer.
The role of District Manager in Training at Dollar Tree offers a comprehensive on-the-job training experience designed to prepare emerging leaders to effectively manage multiple store operations within a designated district. This full-time position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and falls under the field leadership category. As a District Manager in Training, you will collaborate closely with Store Managers to support and optimize store performance, ensuring that customers receive an exceptional shopping experience. Key responsibilities include developing store leaders who can deliver superior customer experiences, analyzing district sales and trends to drive growth, and overseeing inventory management and merchandising displays to maximize sales in each store. Additionally, you will play an active role in recruiting, training, and fostering the growth of store associates, helping to cultivate future leaders within the company. Managing payroll hours, maintaining cash controls and store audits, and monitoring inventory shrinkage are also integral aspects of the role.
This position demands strong leadership and supervisory skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in merchandising and recruiting. Physical requirements include the ability to lift between 30 and 50 pounds and perform tasks involving frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation. Travel up to 50 percent of the time, including overnight stays, is necessary to oversee multiple store locations and provide hands-on support. Dollar Tree rewards hard work by offering a quarterly bonus upon successful achievement of performance goals, further motivating district managers to excel in their roles.
Joining Dollar Tree as a District Manager in Training means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact on the communities it serves. Successful candidates will gain invaluable leadership experience within a growing retail organization. The company offers a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wealth, and mental well-being, including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, along with numerous other perks. This opportunity is ideal for driven individuals eager to lead teams, enhance store operations, and contribute meaningfully to the success of a respected and expanding retailer.
Job Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds from floor to above shoulder height
- Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Experience with merchandising
- Previous recruiting experience
- Excellent communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Experience with merchandising
- Previous recruiting experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel for work
- Valid driver’s license
- Multi-unit retail management experience is preferred
- Knowledge of hardlines/variety merchandise is preferred
Job Duties
- Develop store leaders that deliver shopping experiences that exceed customer expectations
- Analyze district sales results and trends to increase sales
- Maintain inventory mix and merchandise presentation to maximize sales in each store
- Partner with store managers to recruit and train new associates
- Foster the growth and development of associates into leadership roles
- Manage payroll hours
- Ensure store managers are maintaining cash control, including conducting regular store audits
- Ensure store managers are managing inventory shrinkage appropriately and monitor inventory shrinkage throughout your district
- Provide exceptional customer service and ensure stores are professional, safe, respectful, and friendly environments
- Develop meaningful relationships with the associates, leaders, and communities you serve
- Travel up to 50 percent of the time with occasional overnight stays to support and oversee store operations across your district
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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