District Team Leader

Company: Big Lots
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Apply on Company Website District Team Leader Big Lots Grand Rapids, MI Posted 15 hours ago Apply on Company Website Description Responsible for all activities of stores in assigned district with an emphasis on maximizing sales and profitability. Manages the execution of company initiatives and ensures compliance with company standards. Provides leadership and guidance to store management. - Provides direction to Store Management. - Manages processes for meeting financial goals and coordinates annual budget process for sales and controllable expense centers for each store in assigned district. - Ensures all store processes are managed and executed to company standards including freight flow, merchandise presentation and reconciliation of all sales, cash and inventory transactions. - Ensures the appearance of all stores' interiors and exteriors are maintained to company standards including merchandise presentation and recovery. - Develops sales and customer service strategies that maximize local market potential, including driving loyalty program participation and addressing customer feedback. - Manages direct reports including staffing, training, development, performance assessment, disciplinary actions and succession planning. - Communicates and reinforces shrink disciplines in conjunction with asset protection teams in order to achieve shrinkage goals. - Responsible for maintaining positive associate relations within assigned stores. - Routinely coordinates gathering of information from stores. Qualifications - Minimum five years retail management experience required. Previous multi-unit or large, high volume retailer experience preferred. - Ability to travel by car or air on a regular basis and for extended periods of time, including regular and continuous overnight travel required. Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate travel as required. - Understanding of profit and loss, budgeting, operations, payroll and merchandising required. - Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills required. - Strong decision-making and problem resolution skills required. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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