PetSmart · 3 days ago
District Leader North Minnesota
Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expPetSmart is a leading pet retail company, and they are seeking a District Leader for North Minnesota. This role involves providing strategic leadership and driving results across multiple stores while developing and coaching management teams to ensure high performance and compliance with company standards.
E-CommercePetRetailRetail TechnologyTraining
Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership, planning, and execution of solutions for current and future business needs
Builds strong partnerships with Regional Vice President and Field Leadership team; coaches Field associates in delivery of strategic initiatives
Utilizes data, trend analysis, statistical reports, and benchmarking to conduct root cause analysis of current state and identification of metric-driven solutions
Creates a best-in-class workforce through the development and coaching of all management teams
Provides leadership and assessment of associates’ performance to ensure identification and development of high-potentials and bench strength. Champions efforts to build a Field Leadership talent pipeline
Holds profit & loss responsibility for the district while ensuring consistent policy and procedure compliance
Provides coaching, mentoring, and overall direction of accountabilities for store management teams in order to meet District, Region, and Company goals
Ensures the safety/security of company assets, customers, pets, and associates through regular store visits and training of store standards/compliance with company and government safety standards
Ensures all stores are in compliance with all inventory management tools (WISE) to guarantee appropriate levels of in-stock are available to all customers
Effectively communicates business and financial objectives to management teams; audits store performance, collects data and communicates store results to PetSmart corporate office. Provides feedback to management on store results
Represents the company to outside organizations within the local community
Delegates effectively and empowers others to succeed; challenges others to reach their full potential and encourages them to retain ownership for their results
Remains effective in a changing environment and manages change. Adjusts team priorities to meet goals and commitments, ensures continued alignment across the business process, and responds effectively to constantly changing demands
Ensures all initiatives for the district are aligned with the company’s vision, governing business strategies, and current business priorities. Develops strategic direction and establishes appropriate priorities for projects critical to success
Assesses organizational and operational effectiveness and recommends enhancements that will improve operating processes and performance
Acts as focal point for progress reporting on key initiatives and provides timely updates/presentations. Consistently provides the Regional Vice President with regular feedback on store performance
Serves as a visible presence and continuous influence for strategic change and operational excellence across the organization. Interacts up and down, as well as across, the organization to champion a consistent case for continuous improvement resulting in ongoing benefits for the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a four-year college or university is required
7-10 years related and relevant, multi-store experience as a District Manager in a retail environment
High level of professional, and interpersonal ability and flexibility, combined with solid problem-solving skills and a strategic business sense
Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
Benefits
Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
"Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
"Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
"Lil Paws" NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more
Company
PetSmart
PetSmart is an e-commerce business that offers pet supplies, medications, grooming solutions, and adoption services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.71BKey Investors
Apollo
2025-08-08Debt Financing· $2.7B
2023-07-24Secondary Market
2014-11-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Ken Hicks
CEO
Alan Schnaid
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-14
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