Hiring: Retail District Manager Company: Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana Location: New Orleans, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:30:55 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Required Skills: •The Retail District Manager is a high-impact, multi-unit operational leader responsible for driving the performance, productivity, profitability, and people strategy of multiple assigned retail locations. •This role is ideal for an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments where speed, production, inventory flow, labor productivity, customer experience, and strong execution are critical to success •Success in this role requires the ability to balance people leadership, operational excellence, production performance, financial accountability, inventory flow, and customer experience while maintaining a strong connection to Goodwill's mission and the communities we serve. •Multi-Unit Leadership & Operational Excellence •Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for multiple retail locations, ensuring consistent execution of operational standards, financial goals, production expectations, and customer-service standards. •Lead, coach, develop, and hold Store Managers accountable for achieving established performance expectations and business objectives. •Conduct regular site visits to evaluate operational performance, production efficiency, inventory flow, merchandising, staffing, safety, and overall execution. •Quickly identify performance gaps and implement timely corrective actions and improvement plans. Qualifications: •Associate degree in Business Management, Operations, Retail Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. •Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience, including significant responsibility for multiple locations, business units, or high-volume operations. •Multi-unit leadership experience in high-volume retail, thrift retail, off-price or value retail, food service, grocery, hospitality, distribution, fulfillment, production, manufacturing, or another fast-paced, metrics-driven operational environment is strongly preferred. •Demonstrated experience leading managers and developing high-performing leadership teams. •Proven success driving operational performance through measurable KPIs, including sales, productivity, labor, throughput, inventory flow, profitability, or similar performance measures. •Must possess a valid driver's license. •Must be able to be insured through the Company's insurance carrier. •Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout the assigned territory. •This position requires frequent travel throughout the assigned territory and regular presence within retail locations. •The successful candidate must be able to manage a heavy workload, competing priorities, changing operational needs, and periods of high pressure while maintaining sound judgment and effective leadership. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!