How to hire a district training manager

How to hire a district training manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step district training manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a district training manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new district training manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your district training manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a district training manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A district training manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, district training managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of district training manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of District Training Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   District Training Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$29-53
   Operations Manager, District	A district operations manager is a managerial professional who manages the daily operations of stores within the assigned district as well as provides support to managers in ensuring quality and budget performance. The district operations manager must work with the store management to create and implement action plans to address deficiencies discovered during a store audit... Show more	$29-51
   General Manager In Training	The responsibilities of a general manager in training primarily revolve around overseeing the operations in a store or business, ensuring everything is running smoothly. They mainly report to a more experienced or higher-ranking official, following their directives while still under the training program... Show more	$9-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Human Resources
   • Store Operations
   • Training Programs
   • Store Management
   • Customer Service
   • Store Locations
   • Multi-Unit
   • Gross Margin
   • Loss Prevention
   • POS
   • Payroll
   • DM
   • Retail Store
   • Product Knowledge

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage payroll by assessing project sales, overhead and seasonal requirements.
   • Serve as multi-unit manager, responsible for motivating and developing coworkers to achieve results that increase overall profitability of company.
   • Execute daily operations including payroll approval, merchandise orders, and stock management.
   • Develop, coach and facilitate leadership skills and culture change initiatives, supporting senior management change efforts and increasing team productivity.
   • Evaluate training ROI with key partners to improve on training strategies and efficiencies.
   • Increase volume by 200k in 2012 beating plan and LY by double digits.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your district training manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A district training manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, district training managers' average salary in kentucky is 52% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level district training managers 46% less than senior-level district training managers.
   • Certifications. A district training manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a district training manager's salary.

   Average district training manager salary

   $83,080yearly

   $39.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level district training manager salary

   $61,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 16, 2026

4. Writing a district training manager job description

   A district training manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a district training manager job description:

   District training manager job description example

   **Why Join Us?**
   
   Do you enjoy hiring and developing a phenomenal team? Are you passionate about taking care of customers? You will love our fun and dynamic company culture without the retail hours! We want a high-energy and creative leader that brings awesome multi-unit skills and is ready to join our fast-growing Extra Space family. Since 2016 we have been a part of the S&P 500 and lead the self-storage industry in more ways than one. By developing and guiding your talented team members across multiple stores, you will be able to meet the needs of our customers and impact growth across Extra Space Storage. As a District Manager in Training, you will start learning the business and meeting the needs of our customers. As you progress in your training, you will have the opportunity to grow into a District Manager role where you will guide your talented team members across multiple stores and impact growth.
   
   "Our people are the lifeblood of Extra Space." -Joe Margolis, CEO of Extra Space Storage.
   
   **Qualifications**
   
   *Willingness and ability to relocate to an assigned district upon completion of training.
   
   3+ years of store and/or multi-unit operations experience in one or more of the following: retail, restaurant, hotel, leasing, rental, or other customer service operation. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. Bachelor's degree preferred.
   
   **Leadership**
   
   + Passion for hiring, developing, and retaining top talent to deliver legendary customer experiences.
   
   + Solicits customer feedback and follows up on customer service issues.
   
   + Partner effectively with team members and other leaders to achieve goals and successfully implement business initiatives. Serve as a resource to provide expertise on various operational and customer-related items.
   
   + Learn about the market(s) in which you work and train in by developing district-level strategies to achieve goals specific to each store's unique strengths and opportunities.
   
   **Essential Duties / Skills to Learn as a DMIT**
   
   + Management of rental rates, discounts, Customer Protection Plan and other income sources.
   
   + Watch controllable expenses to provide the highest R.O.I. for each store.
   
   + Performs semi-annual audits and facility checklists, submits findings to division office and ensures follow up on any necessary action.
   
   + Utilizes management information tools and analyzes financial reports / P&L; addresses trends and issues in district performance.
   
   + Access external resources to support district-wide operations and to execute district and regional initiatives such as human resources, revenue management, procurement, finance, and marketing.
   
   **If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through the "Find Internal Career Openings" in Workday.**
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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5. Post your job

   To find district training managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any district training managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level district training managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your district training manager job on Zippia to find and recruit district training manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit district training managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new district training manager

   Once you've selected the best district training manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new district training manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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