District Manager in Training

Description

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross-functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Team Member Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Company Spirit Days
• Employee recognition and awards
• And much more!

Position Summary

The District Manager In Training (DMIT) position is geared towards providing eligible candidates the training to be successful in the role of District Manager. As a District Manager, you will be entrusted to guide a team of Store Managers in delivering an exceptional guest shopping experience, operational excellence, and a working environment that promotes engagement and living the Company values, making Certified Oil the clear choice for our guest's every day needs. In the District Manager role, you will direct and oversee all area store personnel to achieve Region, Division and Company net profit performance objectives.

Position Training

• Phase I requires foundational training and successful completion of the MIT Training program.
• Phase II involves riding with the Designated DM Trainer, observing their job, and working alongside them in the completion of their day-to-day duties.

Responsibilities

• Build a strategic plan for the area, including appropriate staffing levels, development, and performance management of all team personnel.
• Oversee team engagement and productivity over a wide network of locations, fostering a working environment that supports team member retention and growth.
• Demonstrate leadership attributes by building and maintaining trust with the store teams, setting clear and measurable goals, holding self and others accountable, and communicating frequently and effectively.
• Build and develop a strong leadership team by hiring or promoting store management candidates, ensuring current teams receive appropriate training, coaching, and feedback, and leading by example.
• Analyze financial reports, P&L, Gap analysis, etc., monitor current sales, expenses, store labor costs, and inventory control, and evaluate and disseminate data for strategic gain, coaching Store Managers towards improving profitability.
• Perform weekly store visits to ensure compliance with Region, Division, and Company standards regarding store conditions, store promotions, operational procedures, and financial controls.
• Ensure area-wide guest satisfaction and product quality while managing safety and security within the territory.
• Heavy emphasis on food service, increasing sales, monitoring food service standards and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Region Manager.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Working Relationships

• Store team members
• Region Manager
• VP of Retail Operations
• Human Resource Business Partner and Human Resource Centers of Excellence
• Facilities Maintenance
• Marketing
• Risk Management
• Environmental
• Legal departments
• Vendors

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School or GED
• Preferred Education: College degree in business, or a closely related field. May substitute for a portion of the required experience.
• Minimum Experience: 10 years retail experience, restaurant general management experience. Successful completion of the DMIT Program
• Preferred Experience: 1-3 years multi-unit experience in c-store or restaurant environment
• Licenses/Certifications: Not specified
• Soft Skills: Excellent team building and leadership practices, strong communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn additional programs as needed, ability to multitask, prioritize, and constructively handle various issues that arise, strong analytical skills
• Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Ability to stand/walk 8 hours a day; reach overhead, bend, squat, twist, reach, grasp and grip.
• Other: Must have a clean driving record. Please indicate if willing to relocate.