District Manager in Training

Description

Job Title:
District Manager in Training - NEW Location!

Salaried Pay Range: $100,000 to $120,000 (Will vary based upon strategic talent planning needs)

Must have multi-unit experience

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre‑owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently‑used, one‑of‑a‑kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community‑based programs and services.

You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #Thrift Proud movement at

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose‑driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

The District Manager in Training (DMIT) reports directly to the Regional Director of Stores and is responsible for the overall management and direction of the store and team in accordance with all policies, procedures, regulations and laws. The DMIT will complete an approximate 15‑week outlined training curriculum. After completion of the initial training, DMIT will be immediately placed into a Store Manager role, to continue training and developing mastery of the business, in a single unit capacity (measured over time, through sustained results with cause and effect rationale).

The DMIT’s demonstrated capability in the SM role, along with DM position availability will each be factors for determining placement timing into the multi‑unit DM role. Examples of this capability includes the following job observations/results:

• Ensure store performance meets targets in sales, profit, on‑site donations, production, and productivity based on annual performance expectations for the store. Analyze key metrics and information, tie findings to observations and take appropriate action. Inspect sales floor for shop‑ability and ensure productivity of merchandise.
• Lead, direct and supervise the work of the management team and through them to entire team. Oversee Production Manager and Retail Sales Manager in proactively planning staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and training team members. Regularly observe, assess, interact, coach and counsel the team. Provide oversight for the work schedules to meet and exceed both customer and donor expectations.
• Audit merchandise and prices rolled to and off the floor. Plan and implement seasonal back stock, merchandising and other strategic programs. Ensure the Savers recycling program is fully leveraged to reduce landfill and allow for further reuse of unsold/un‑saleable items.
• Execute all company standards in the Community Donation Center (CDC). Oversee efforts inside and outside the store to create community awareness of the CDC, the company brand and the benefits of donating to Savers.
• Create Store Operating Plans (SOP) to drive towards budget and to optimize results.
• Coordinates with and reports to the Regional Director.
• Customer/Donor Service:
  Deliver a positive and unforgettable customer/donor experience by setting the example for, as well as training…