Manager III, Training

This role is responsible for supporting the Atlanta area. Candidates must reside in or be within reasonable commuting distance of Atlanta, GA.

The Regional Training Manager (RTM) position supports retail field training implementation specifically for Family Dollar. This position is responsible and accountable for: Field Talent Development, Instructor led training, District Manager Training and Train-The-Trainer sessions; selection, assessment, oversight, certification and ongoing management of the Model Store Training Program. Store Training Program; accountable for all District Manager and Store Manager training which includes ensuring quality and full completion of training and certification prior to assignment to the new role; professional classroom and in-store experiential facilitation of major field training initiatives; ability to establish and maintain effective regional business partnerships; consulting as a subject matter expert (SME) in the instructional design, and development of training content for the field; and strategically planning and aligning training deployment and work in key markets in support of our People Plan and learning governance strategy. This position reports directly to the Zone Training Director role.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Regional Training Managers (RTM) have comprehensive knowledge of store operations processes, practices, and standards. They are the field’s “store experts” as well as deliver best-in-class learning through large and small group classroom facilitation and experiential learning in the field. RTMs act as the training business partner to Regional Directors and District Managers and provide regular business updates and training solutions that support company strategic plans and a high performing training organization. RTMs interact with all levels of the business from the field to the Store Support Center (SSC), including interaction with senior leaders during major training initiatives. This individual models Family Dollar values every day and demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in action that supports making Family Dollar a great place to work.
• Emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ability to lead change are critical to this role in a rapidly growing organization where the RTM leads critical new business initiatives. Must be willing to travel up to 12 days per month which may include, air travel, driving company vehicle for up to 5 hours to locations: shuttles, trains, and rental cars.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

• Oversee Model Store Trainers (MST) including identification, in-store assessment, certification for all districts, and ongoing retention/succession of the MST Program.
• Ensure the SM Training Program is executed per company expectation, producing highly proficient Store Managers at time of assignment.