District Manager in Training (DMIT)

Populus is an amazing company where our employees stay because they love their teams and the growth opportunities. Additionally, we offer a competitive 401K match, a generous paid time off package, and Health Benefits.

Our mission is to provide a broad range of quality financial products and services delivered with best-in-class customer service. We work and lead with integrity, and we celebrate employees who exemplify our values. Come join our team!

The DMIT must follow the training plan set forth by the Regional Vice President (RVP). The DMIT will work closely with the RVP and Regional Human Resource Manager to understand expectations and performance levels with assigned training activities. These activities include directly leading Store Managers and Sales Associates of a small segment of stores. The priority of the DMIT is to contribute to the success of the district by successfully completing necessary responsibilities while modeling leadership behaviors and delivering as the Store Manager, when necessary. The DMIT will drive key performance indicators and brand loyalty by leading through the team.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage assigned stores within the district.
• Coach, develop, and motivate the team.
• Lead the Store Managers in all aspects of store operations.
• Achieve monthly sales goals, budgets, and manage expense control.
• Control shrinkage by coaching the teams to manage within stores.
• Oversee management and recruitment of store teams, rosters, and control of wages.
• Attract, recruit, and induct new team members and promote a strong focus on succession planning within the teams.
• Promote customer service excellence and identify areas of opportunity to improve customer satisfaction.
• Ensure store presentation is of the highest standards.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment for all stores (parking lot, lobby, and booth)
• Examine and inspect the conditions of internal and external signage
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Communication
• Leadership
• Building Relations
• Engaging & Motivating
• Organization
• Attention to Details
• Interpersonal Skills
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Initiative
• Change Agent

Work Experience

• Experience developing and maintain relationships with customers and employees
• Proven ability to make sound and practical decisions
• Demonstrated track record of consistent performance
• Demonstrated drive to perform
• 12 months in Store Manager role with satisfactory performance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Must have appropriate vision to see up close, and at a distance with ability to adjust vision and focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position might require long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EEO Statement

Populus Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. In compliance with applicable law, Populus Financial Group does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Location: Houston, Texas