District Manager

Job Summary

Our Company is looking for an experienced District Supervisor. Under the guidance of the Vice President of Operations, the position leads a group of stores in a fairly large geographical area. The number of stores can be between 6-12 stores. This position has full P&L responsibility for the stores under their direct supervision. Store Managers report to directly to the District Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage sales and operations of multiple units within an assigned District
• Responsible for placement of effective Store Managers and Assistant Managers in all stores
• Recruit, hire, train and mentor the management staff for the assigned area. Positions include Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers and Deli Managers
• Work with both vendors and Store Managers to ensure all sites within the area are clean, adequately stocked, organized and well-kept, in order to provide a positive customer experience
• Follow up to ensure that the Marketing Planner is fully executed at all locations
• Work with the Store Team to ensure that food safety is a priority, and food sales are maximized through proper food preparation and presentation to meet customer demands
• Assist with Cost Categories to ensure profitability is maximized
• Collaborate with Store Managers regarding store conditions and expectations, while holding management and team members accountable.
• Collaborate with Store Managers to have appealing fuel presentation per the brand standards
• Maintain a high level of customer service through daily interactions with customers, team members, and vendors.
• Oversee adherence to all procedures and standards, ensuring the successful daily operations and sanitation requirements at each location.
• Administer company policies per the employee handbook
• Control expenses and oversee store payroll budgets, ensuring the hours are used effectively to meet customer demand
• Influence the profit and loss statement in a positive fashion.
• Manage employee relations issues, along with the guidance from the VP-Operations.
• Serve as a key player in loss prevention, internal theft and inventory shrink.
• Complete daily paperwork and computer entry in a timely manner as established by management.
• Assume responsibility for special assignments and projects as needed.
• Communicate effectively to VP-Operations to ensure that key events are handled in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all employee and customer accidents and incidents are communicated through the established process.
• Be available to store personnel as needed to provide guidance and answer questions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Requires at least 3 years in a multi-unit position
• This position requires the ability to read, understand and take action to impact the P&L’s in a positive fashion.
• Requires great communication skills
• Requires the ability to the recruit, interview and hire quality individuals
• Coaches the Store Managers to a higher level of performance
• Has the ability to fully implement the marketing programs
• Understands the merchandising needs of each store to drive sales, working in conjunction with the marketing department
• Must have a clean driving record