District Manager at DollarStore

Retail Recruitment Sverige AB · Full-time

Västerås, Sweden

Would you like to lead, inspire, and drive profitability together with one of the Nordic region's most expansive discount retailers? Do you have experience from a similar role previously and are ready to take on your next challenge? Then we're looking for you to become a District Manager for DollarStore! About the Role You will be one of our 12 district managers overseeing 12 stores spanning from Ludvika to Sala, based in Västerås or Örebro. Your stores, your car, and your home will be your workplace. Your mission is to create sales growth and strengthen store profitability. In your role, you will inspire, motivate, and develop the store managers in your district. The goal is to increase efficiency and sales together with the store managers in line with DollarStore's procedures and guidelines. Who Are You? The role of district manager involves intense and varied working days. We're looking for someone who is well-organized, has an optimistic mindset, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Remote leadership is not unfamiliar to you, and being on the road is a prerequisite for success in the district manager role. You need to enjoy working independently, but you're never alone—you have a coach and your fellow district managers as sounding boards. The District Manager reports directly to the Sales Manager. Your Main Areas of Responsibility Ensure store budgets are established and adhered to. Proactively support and advise the district with the goal of driving sales. Ensure a good work environment for all employees. Actively participate in assortment matters and be involved in product supply on behalf of the stores. Ensure that stores meet requirements for shelf stocking and standards according to the chain's concept. Responsible for recruitment of store managers, maintaining and providing store managers with the right skills and tools. Conduct negotiations with trade unions with support from the HR department. We're Looking for You With At least 5 years of experience as a leader in retail. Experience actively working toward set sales targets. Experience leading and developing sales organizations. Good understanding of key performance indicators; experienced in analyzing and monitoring results. Business-driven and results-oriented. Pedagogical approach and ability to stay calm in stressful situations. Willingness to take initiative and innovation capability. Experience with retail agreements and basic labor law is a plus. Our Benefits Employee discount Wellness allowance Health insurance Application and Contact Are you ready to join the journey and become DollarStore's next District Manager? Then don't hesitate—submit your application today. This is a permanent position with a 6-month probationary period, starting as soon as possible or by agreement. In this recruitment, DollarStore is working with Retail Recruitment. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis. Background checks are conducted as part of the recruitment process. Questions are answered by the responsible recruitment consultant, Malin Niklasson. We look forward to receiving your application! DollarStore is one of Sweden's largest discount retailers and continues to grow. Today there are over 130 stores in both Sweden and Denmark where we offer our customers joy, community, and fantastic prices. Since August 2023, DollarStore has been part of the Finnish Tokmanni Group and is listed on the Finnish stock exchange. We value collaboration and helping each other succeed. Having fun together is an important part of our company culture. Team spirit is and has always been the backbone and an important legacy in the company that permeates everything we do. We are an inspiring and inclusive workplace with exciting projects and promising prospects ahead for 2026.