What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District General Manager position at CORT?
Overview
CORT Furniture rental is hiring a full-time Assistant District General Manager (ADGM) in Norwood, MA. The Assistant District General Manager (ADGM) plays a pivotal role in managing district-level operations for a specific location within our national company across various areas including retail, inventory management, warehouse and delivery operations, financial planning, and personnel management. This is a developmental role for those looking to grow their careers; preference will be given to candidates who are open to relocation within 12-24 months of start.
This is an onsite position performed from the CORT offices and distribution centers.
Pay: Base salary between $95,000- $100,000
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Company-paid disability and life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts and perks
- Career growth and mentorship opportunities
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations which may include retail, rental, warehouse, and/or delivery functions.
- Lead and develop district staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and local regulations.
- Maintain strong customer relationships and resolve escalated issues.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to achieve business goals.
- Work closely with the operations leadership team to support the continued improvement and success of the district.
- Implement strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Represent the district in corporate meetings and contribute to company-wide initiatives.
- Manage or assist with district P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Drive inventory management including procurement, maintenance, and asset control.
- Oversee building maintenance, vendor and supply management.
- Drive business and retail sales growth through marketing strategies, networking, and prospecting.
- Oversee retail sales to include store design and floor planning, pricing and promotions.
- Oversee warehouse and distribution operations planning, equipment, and fleet management.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3-5 years in operations, sales or general management of a similar size team/business required.
- Experience in related field such as multi-family housing, furniture or product rental, furniture retail,white glove delivery, or distribution operations preferred.
- 21 years of age or older
- Valid and current driver’s license in the state of residency
- Ability to comply with Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration regulations
- Ability to maintain a valid DOT Medical Evaluator Certificate, which includes passing a physical and drug screening
- Ability to successfully pass a road test based on FMCSA/CORT requirements
- Acceptable MVR per CORT’s Safe Driving Standards
- Ability to successfully pass a road test based on FMCSA/CORT requirements
- Minimum 3 months professional experience driving a 24-foot box truck or larger commercial vehicle
- Acceptable MVR per CORT’s Safe Driving Standards
About CORT
CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.
For more information on CORT, visit https://www.cort.com.
Working for CORT
For more information on careers at CORT, visit https://careers.cort.com/
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information.
CORT participates in the E-Verify program.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.
Salary : $95,000 - $100,000