Savers Value Village • Carol Stream, IL 60188
Job #2669758383
Job Title: District Manager in Training - Carol Stream, IL
Who We Are
As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for
value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion
reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gentlyused, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit
organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions
of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and
providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services.
You'll often hear us say that we are "Thrift Proud." It's the millions of loyal customers who visit
our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about
the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at ~~~.
Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and
Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.
backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
people love for our impact on both the environment and society.
growth plans, we recognize the criticality of developing the capability our talent.
Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
Our Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our
organization - from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training
internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.
Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a
secure financial future.
Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.
What you'll be working on:
The District Manager in Training (DMIT) reports directly to the Regional Director of Stores and
is responsible for the overall management and direction of the store and team in accordance with
all policies, procedures, regulations and laws. The DMIT will complete an approximate 15 week
outlined training curriculum. After completion of the initial training, DMIT will be immediately
placed into a Store Manager role, to continue training and developing mastery of the business, in
a single unit capacity (measured over time, through sustained results with cause and effect
rationale). The DMIT's demonstrated capability in the SM role, along with DM position
availability will each be factors for determining placement timing into the multi-unit DM role.
Examples of this capability includes the following job observations/results:
productivity based on annual performance expectations for the store. Analyze key metrics
and information, tie findings to observations and take appropriate action. Inspect sales
floor for shop-ability and ensure productivity of merchandise.
team. Oversee Production Manager and Retail Sales Manager in proactively planning
staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and training team members. Regularly observe,
assess, interact, coach and counsel the team. Provide oversight for the work schedules to
meet and exceed both customer and donor expectations.
back stock, merchandising and other strategic programs. Ensure the Savers recycling
program is fully leveraged to reduce landfill and allow for further reuse of unsold/unsaleable items.
efforts inside and outside the store to create community awareness of the CDC, the
company brand and the benefits of donating to Savers.
Create Store Operating Plans (SOP) to drive towards budget and to optimize results.
Coordinates with and reports to the Regional Director.
Customer/Donor Service: Deliver a positive and unforgettable customer/donor experience
by setting the example for, as well as training and coaching, customer and donor service
expectations, working with all members of management to ensure execution.
safe handling, security and integrity. Proactively promote loss prevention awareness by
upholding procedures and ensuring policies are in place. Maintain a safe work
environment through education, consistent follow up, ensuring policies and procedures
are in place, and supporting the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
Must have previous District multi-unit experience
High School diploma; Post-Secondary degree preferred
Consistent track record of delivering top tier financial results; high level of energy,
commitment and passion about the business
action in conditions of uncertainty
Strong budget management and aptitude for working with numbers
Superior organizational, prioritization and time management skills
occasionally need to liftand carry products weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional pushing and
pulling of racks/carts weighing 50 to 250 pounds using 4 - 10 lbs. of force.
work processes, train/coach/counsel the team.
documents/forms, merchandise & pricing inspection.
kneeling needed to handle &/or inspect merchandise, validate work processes,
train/coach/counsel the team.
Frequently required to read written & electronic documents and product labels.
Continuous need to hear and verbally communicate in order to interact with and respond
to management, team members and customers. Will need to hear requests in person and
via intercom and telephone.
solvents (cleaners, detergents), radiation (Microwave in break room), continuously
exposed to dust and frequently exposed to temperature fluctuations.
nights, weekends, holidays.
may include large industrial machinery, heavy equipment and product, elevated and
uneven surfaces, and heights, and moving forklifts.
product on and off hangers, rails and carts and stock product on display racks/shelves.
ticketing/movement activities.
kneeling needed to stack and/or stock product(s) on display racks.
FLSA: Exempt
Travel: Will periodically need to drive to meetings or other stores for business purposes.
Location: 1231 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL
Savers is an E-Verify employer
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