District Execution Manager MET
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, General Management
Position Purpose
District Execution Managers (DEMs) oversee the successful implementation and execution of all Merchandising Services activities within their district of assigned retail stores. This includes General Service Guidelines, Projects, Resets, and other assigned services. DEMs communicate with key stakeholders, including the District Manager and the primary contact for Suppliers in their assigned market.
DEMs are accountable for the overall performance of teams of managers, supervisors and associates that operate during the day and at night, creating an inviting shopping environment and enhancing the customer experience by ensuring merchandising strategies and programs are executed successfully, as directed by the Regional Director Merchandising Execution (RDME) and Merchandising Services organization. They are responsible for hiring, training, and conducting performance reviews for their direct reports, managing the teams' metrics and expectations—including safety, quality, productivity, and project completion—and budgeting the team, including overtime, payroll, and other expenses.
Key Responsibilities- 30% Attend District meetings to communicate service metrics and other information; monitor Managers participation in SSC led captainship program; responsible for communicating and following up on merchandising issues.
- 25% Uphold, maintain, and support all lawful company policies and positions; coach and mentor direct reports and provide ongoing performance feedback; provide guidance, set priorities, and assist with assigned tasks; ensure execution of staffing, training, rewards, and recognition.
- 30% Set and communicate expectations; conduct store visits and monitor reports across day and night teams; accountable for team's key deliverables; provide direction on merchandising activities and special projects; hold team accountable for expenses.
- 15% Utilize regional captainship program to identify and resolve local and national issues; utilize interactive reporting to pull key merchandising and operational reports.
- Position reports to Regional Director of MET Execution.
- Position has 100 direct reports.
- Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
- Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8‑20 pounds).
- Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of Tableau.
- Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of HRIS software (e.g., IBM Kenexa, People Fluent, Tesseract).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy‑to‑understand terms to diverse audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data using web‑based programs and handheld device.
- Experience working in the retail merchandising service industry or working directly for large‑scale retailer with multi‑location responsibility.
- Merchandising background.
- Project Management Experience.
- 5 years of supervisory/management experience of large teams.
- Must have a valid state driver's license and proof of insurance.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Requires daily non‑overnight travel up to 100% of the time.
- Knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
- Minimal or no education requirements.
- 5 years.
- No additional years of experience.
- None.
- None.
- None.
- Decision Quality
- Ensures Accountability
- Plans and Aligns
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Develops Talent
- Drives Results
Not Applicable
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionOther
IndustriesConsumer Services
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