District Manager

SUMMARY:

The District Manager is accountable for the profitable management of the retail operations for an assigned territory of stores. Performance is measured by increasing store, food service, fuel, and ancillary sales at company locations. Responsible for protection and effective maintenance of all company assets, including fuel inventory, equipment, and property; inclusive of assigned leased and miscellaneous locations. Required to perform those regulatory functions pertaining to gasoline storage, RID, inventory reconciliation and environmental compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 Oversight for all areas of profit & loss performance at 8-12 company-operated stores; store count and territory assigned by the company.
 Responsible for the effective consulting with lessees on their and the company’s profitability Implements, monitors and supports the long and short term retail market plans to effectively maximize the c-store and ancillary business goals by location.
 Measures location results against key performance indicators, primarily: Sales and revenue generation, branding and store image, service, and strategic uniformity.
 Responsible for long term and day to day development of action plans to address operational opportunities and challenges.
 Actively assists in recruiting and hiring of staff; utilizes appropriate HR tools (applicant tracking system and job boards for advertising) as needed.
 Ensures accurate and timely deposit of all monies owed by retail operators to company-designated accounts.
 Responsible for timely identification or recognition of outstanding or sub-standard performance by location.
 Understands, communicates, and ensures compliance with leases and other agreements.
 Evaluates non-performing locations through on-site observations, analysis, and documentation; determines if operational or location problems exist, and develops an effective improvement program.
 Responsible for identifying and arranging training programs, as needed.
 Responsible for the development of Managers and their employees in company stores through mentorship and consistent constructive feedback.
 Accountable for effective communication and proper implementation of merchandising strategies, tactics, advertising programs, and promotions.
 Ensures branded gasoline suppliers retail identification is accurate, inspected, maintained, and not altered in any way from the supplier’s guidelines.
 Ensures competitive gasoline and other store item pricing is communicated accurately and in a timely manner.
 Develops an understanding and knowledge of real estate in assigned geographical area, enabling the efficient gathering of data and ability to make recommendations that promote future growth and development.
 Develops and maintains appropriate vendor relationships, at a professional level, where field level interaction is required.
 Demonstrates a high degree of ethical business practices which exhibit respect for utilizing the viewpoints and perspectives of a diverse group of people.
 Accountable for effective communication with company and affiliated personnel.
 Participate as needed in all corporate communication programs. (i.e., conference calls, quarterly workshops, PDI daily reporting, etc.)
 Overnight stays will be required in completing some business functions.
 Extensive travel within assigned territory required.
 Other duties as assigned by manager.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

 Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
 5+ years of experience in gasoline, grocery, food service, or another retail business
 Experience having successfully managed/or supervised multiple retail stores.
 Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and requirements preferred.
 Effective oral and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills, strong delegation and follow up skills.
 Able to work with and motivate a diverse mix of customers, clients, and build a variety of interpersonal relationships.
 Knowledge about construction and maintenance preferred.
 Excellent track record of successfully negotiating contracts and agreements and ability to work independently.
 Demonstrated PC skills including Windows, MS Word/Excel & Outlook, Explorer, or other e-mail program.
 Ability to do overnight travel and be a “road warrior” within territory.
 Infraction free driving record.

To be successful at United Pacific, each of us must embrace the “I Got It!” Culture. This culture influences our daily work and enhances our service commitment to our customers, vendor partners, communities, and each other. It helps define who we are today and guide us to become even better tomorrow.

The job qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. United Pacific is an EOE.