Zone Operations Director - Chicago, IL

Summary of Position
The Zone Operations Director is accountable for providing consistent support, guidance and information within their zone to develop and maintain consistent merchandise and operations standards
This position is responsible for ensuring consistent execution of all Sales and Merchandising plans, including seasonality, special events, new stores, special projects, display standards, and overall merchandise mix
Informing the Merchandise department regarding any sales opportunities and successes
Ultimately, this position is responsible for driving both top line and comp store sales for their specific zone and the company.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, monitor, and support and evaluates Zone financial, sales, shrink and operational resource plans to meet or exceed performance objectives.
- Provide leadership and direction in partnership with Zone Vice President to the Regional Directors and District - Managers monitor and drive both top line and comp sales.
- Ensure merchandising plans, standards and operational programs are communicated and executed consistently and effectively to drive sales throughout the zone achieving financial targets.
- Drive discretionary, seasonal, and 3rd party vendor sales and service performance to meet company objectives.
- Responsible for achieving sales, performance, and financial results in new stores, renovations, remodels, and special merchandise initiatives.
- Responsible for managing Capex initiatives within the zone.
- Identify, communicate and implement process to improve merchandise efficiencies.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to travel locally and overnight as needed - up to 60%
Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) preferred.
Experience: Five (5) plus years of retail experience in a senior leadership role, which includes multi-store oversight and the management of others who have multi-store field responsibility
Financial and retail management skills, including the ability to interpret operating statements and reporting data, manage budgets, manage inventory, maintain tough expense control and manage merchandise effectively
Evidence of building a team and motivating a large and diverse organization of Team Members
Proven leadership and the ability to highlight, develop and retain top performers.

Job Related Skills:
Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as strong planning, collaboration and organizational skills
Proven ability to react under pressure, apply good judgment in ambiguous situations, and be flexible/adaptable as appropriate.
Computer Skills: Demonstrated ability to leverage data/analytics to pinpoint opportunities and develop solutions, experienced with Microsoft Office suite, and mobile technology devices.

This role can be based out of Chicago IL, or the surrounding areas


Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.