District Manager, Retail

We’re seeking a District Manager to lead at least 15 store teams across the assigned area, ensuring profitability, outstanding customer service, and a safe, compliant work environment.

• 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, and 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.

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• At least 5 years of retail experience with at least 2 years of multi‑store experience.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, along with the ability to build an effective team.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and present information and focus on results.
• Strong business acumen, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Human resources and asset protection knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Process management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 55 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height.
• Ability to handle frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans.
• Educational Assistance.
• Additional wellness, health, and mental well‑being resources.

Location:

Mesa, Arizona, FLDAZ.

In addition to the above, as a manager you may be required by the local jurisdiction where a store is situated to provide detailed background information necessary to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco products. Failure to comply can result in demotion or separation of employment.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not a complete list of job duties, which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Family Dollar. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

This job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Family Dollar is at‑will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.