District Manager, Retail

District Manager

Full time – Salt Lake City, Utah – Family Dollar

• 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.

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• At least 5 years of retail experience with at least 2 years of multi‑store experience.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to build an effective team.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and present information and focus on results.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.
• 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.
• 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.
• And more.

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. This job specification may not be construed as a complete list of duties and may be amended by management. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as required by their supervisor.

Employment at Family Dollar is at‑will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate the employment.

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 or tobacco products. Failure to comply and/or qualify for such license can lead to demotion or separation of employment.