Lids District Mgr in Training (DMIT)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive sales by delivering exceptional customer service per the Operations P&P Manual.
• Successfully complete the DMIT Training Program to enhance core skill set (ie: recruiting, developing, coaching, leading and training).
• Train store personnel on standard operating procedures as well as State and Federal laws and regulations. 
• Communicate consistently with store personnel to insure understanding and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Act as the liaison between the District Sales Manager and the stores under the DMIT’s direction.
• Take appropriate actions to insure each store maximizes sales, minimizes asset loss, and conforms to budgetary requirements.
• Extensive travel(up to 90%) from store-to-store, within a given geographic area
• Perform work of subordinates as needed.
• Support and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight for training and/or business meetings.
• Ability to work varying days and hours, based on business needs.
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with LIDS policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Supervise Store Managers through planning, assigning, and directing their overall functions.
• Appraise subordinates on positive performance and assist with formal performance evaluations.
• Recruit, select, develop, and train store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.
• Administer the progressive steps of discipline to include verbal and written warnings. In addition, the DMIT carries out employment terminations following approval from Human Resources and DSM.
• Direct compliance of store personnel with established company policies, procedures and guidelines including, but not limited to, safekeeping of company inventory, funds and property.
• Address complaints and problem solve when appropriate with the assistance of the DSM and or RD.

Education and/or Experience

• Four year degree in business or a related field and one year relevant experience or; two year degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience or; three years of relevant experience.
• Proven supervisory skills
• Proven ability to perform independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear, audible, and grammatically correct manner.
• Ability to operate a computer, as well as maneuver relative software programs.
• Posses a current valid driver’s license, certificate of insurance coverage and the ability to drive an automobile.
• Driving required for up to 100% of the daily work schedule.
• Standing required for up to 90% of the daily work schedule.
• Relative computer hardware and software experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight for training and/or business meetings.