District Manager Central PA

About the role

Ollie’s Associate Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage available 31st day.
• 401K with generous company match and immediate vesting.
• Strong career growth & talent development culture.
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases and bi-annual & annual bonus program.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.
• Company vehicle
• Laptop computer
• Cell phone allowance

Responsibilities

• Financial oversight of all sales and profit goals.
• Develop and implement strategies for merchandising and store standards.
• Execute company programs and processes for inventory control, shipping and receiving, efficient use of labor, expense control and shrink reduction.
• Evaluate challenges in individual stores and provide guidance on overcoming obstacles.
• Achieve operational excellence with regard to the company’s key performance indicators and overall business results.
• Develop and implement plans to maximize sales and profit that meet or exceed goals and objectives by analyzing and measuring business trends and individual location opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures through regular store visits; reporting; and partnerships with other functional areas including Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Store Operations and others.
• Develop and support a team-oriented environment with the Store Team Leaders.
• Develop and execute plans for all coaching, training and development, evaluating, and supervising team leaders.
• Ensure current and future staffing needs of the stores and company are met by maintaining proper hiring standards including recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates on a regular basis.
• Support and encourage participation in Ollie’s Leadership Institute and Employee Referral programs.
• Identify skill gaps and provide appropriate training to the leadership team.
• Provide motivation, inspiration and enthusiasm to Team Leaders and Associates.
• Collaborate with merchants to ensure adequate inventory at the store level.
• Responsible for overall turnover results.
• Manage Shrink and safety through implementation of company programs and reinforcement of guidelines and policy.
• Strategic planning and forecasting for the district.
• Timely and accurate completion of all reporting processes.
• Implementation of company initiatives and strategies.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.
• Operate within company policies and business ethics and ensure the same in areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Higher education, including two- and four-year degrees related to business management preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years retail experience in a supervisory role in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
• Ability to effectively manage in a professional work environment.
• Efficient planning, prioritization and implementation of detailed instructions.
• Ability to learn and communicate new information and processes to all associates within company standards.
• Comprehension of selling and service skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Travel within assigned district and for periodic meetings; some overnight travel required.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid state-issued license.