District Manager
GPM Investments, LLC · Ruston, LA · 2 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
GPM Investments is seeking a District Manager with experience in retail convenience stores or similarly related fields. This position requires passionate leaders who thrive in overseeing multiple units and model a serving leader. Ideal candidates go the extra mile, are proactive problem solvers in their day-to-day leadership, and are eager to grow with the team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operations of 8–12 convenience stores and staff.
- Engage and positively empower store teams while maintaining consistency and accountability.
- Create a fun and empowering workplace that supports GPM’s career development path.
- Manage sales and operations of multiple units.
- Work with vendors and Store Managers to ensure all sites are clean, adequately stocked, organized, and well-kept to provide a positive customer experience.
- Collaborate with Store Managers on staffing, store conditions, and expectations, holding management and team members accountable.
- Maintain a high level of customer service through daily interactions with customers, team members, and vendors.
- Recruit, hire, train, and mentor management staff for the assigned area.
- Oversee adherence to all procedures and standards, ensuring successful daily operations and sanitation requirements at each location.
- Administer company policies and develop short- and long-range goals and objectives.
- Control expenses and oversee payroll budgets.
- Review and influence the profit and loss statement.
- Manage employee relations issues, with guidance from the Human Resources Manager.
- 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or management related field preferred; will consider 3–5 years’ retail management experience in lieu of a 4-year degree.
- Convenience store or multi-unit management experience preferred.
- Food service experience preferred, preferably at the managerial level.
- 3–5 years of experience supervising others required, preferably in convenience store, fast food, restaurant, or retail operations.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Ability to be on call for emergencies and store needs for 18–24 operating hours.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Experience in Microsoft Office.
- Strong professional communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, customers, and vendors.
- Strong analytical, organizational skills; detail oriented, flexible, and adaptable to change.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonuses – quarterly
- Consistent yearly performance reviews
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive wage
- Holiday pay / major holidays
- 401(k) employer match
- Weekly pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Car allowance
- Free fuel
- Life assistance programs
- Employee assistance programs
Pay
Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000