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Store Development Manager

Family Dollar
Family Dollar Salary
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position.

The principal purpose of this position is to drive and oversee the opening process for new, remodeled, renovations and special projects for the company while providing training, coaching, direction and leadership for Store Development Leaders. This position is also responsible for managing all expenses to achieve financial targets along with project completion and travel expense management for yourself and your team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities - Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance

  • Coordinate and follow up on all necessary activities to set up new, relocation, renovations and expansion stores to open timely and per company merchandising standards.
  • Leads team of Store Development Leaders who are managing various projects in different geographical areas. Manages and develops direct reports for future growth by providing training, development and coaching to ensure project completion consistently meets company standards.
  • Coach, train and follow up on the successful implementation and compliance of all merchandising expectations for all projects.
  • Coordinate and follow up on all necessary activities to complete all projects on time and on budget per the company merchandising standards. This includes all special projects such as remodels, décor resets, fixture rollouts and space planning initiatives.
  • Manage new, relocation/expansion and special project payroll to meet company goals.
  • Explore global cost savings opportunities in the areas of Fixtures, Project processes, and SDL/SDM travel.
  • Evaluate opening inventory levels and mix within all projects while partnering with ZSD’s and Allocations on an exception basis.
  • Should bring process improvement ideas and recommendations to the team to drive efficiencies across the department
  • This position is responsible for a large territory and travel up to 75% of the time may be required.
  • This position may also be required to nights, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree - Desired but not required.

Experience

  • Must have 5 years of multi-unit retail management experience or minimum of three years project management, preferably with direct reports in a medium to large size company. Excellent planning and organization skills.
  • Proven ability to work with appropriate members of the organization to solve problems and build partnerships.
  • Experience supervising and leading direct reports.

Job Related Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong collaborative skills, particularly across cross-functional teams
  • Project Management Experience is a plus

Computer Skills: Must have experience with MS Word & Excel

Desired Qualifications - Desired But Not Required.

Space Planning Experience

PPM Certification

Pay starting at $96,000.

Full time

Chesapeake, Virginia

Store Development

Family Dollar

Salary : $96,000

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