AREA MANAGER-Interim

Socket.dev; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Fuel discount

Career development

Orientation & training

Personal/Sick days

Job summary

AFD Petroleum seeks an Area Manager to oversee branch operations and drive sales growth across Alberta, B.C., Yukon, and Alaska. You will lead a branch team, manage staffing, inventory, dispatch, and safety compliance, and serve as the link to Head Office.

You will prospect for new clients, nurture existing accounts, and ensure targets are met while maintaining efficient daily operations and adherence to safety policies. This interim, full-time role combines leadership with hands-on management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; post-secondary degree preferred.
• 5+ years in a senior management role with supervisory experience.
• Strong sales instincts and proven client relationship growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new clients and grow relationships with current clients.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and prepare presentations, proposals, and contracts.
• Plan and direct daily branch operations, including staffing and workload distribution.
• Recruit, train, and onboard new hires with HR & Safety support.
• Monitor staff performance, conduct reviews, and apply progressive discipline as needed.
• Oversee inventory procedures, fuel levels, and stocking; resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Communication

Staff management

Education

High School Diploma

Business Management degree preferred

Tools

MS Word / Excel

Job description

Founded in 1989, AFD Petroleum is a leading independent supplier of fuel, lubricants, and storage solutions across Alberta, B.C., Yukon, and Alaska. With 35 years of experience, we’re committed to delivering reliable service, innovative solutions, and lasting value, centered on our people, our customers, and our communities.

Job Summary:

Our Area Managers keep AFD's branches running. This role owns the full branch, splitting time between sales — prospecting new clients, growing existing accounts, and hitting sales targets — and day-to-day operations, including staffing, inventory, dispatch, and safety compliance. You'll lead a branch team, keep freight and fuel inventory moving, and act as the connection point between the branch and Head Office. If you like the mix of sales, people leadership, and hands-on operations, and want a role where your decisions directly move the needle, this is your role.

Your Schedule:

Full-time, interim position, typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., based out of the branch location. Occasional overtime or work outside regular business hours may be required based on operational needs, along with travel to worksites and customer premises.

Why AFD:

• Great health and insurance benefits - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D - because we believe in taking care of yourself.
• Discount on fuel.
• Career development.
• Paid orientation & training.
• Personal/Sick Paid Days.

What you will do day-to-day:

• Identify, pursue, and secure new clients through prospecting, and grow relationships with current clients.
• Meet or exceed sales targets, and prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and contracts.
• Plan and direct daily branch operations, including managing staff, schedules, and workload distribution.
• Recruit, train, and onboard new hires with support from Human Resources & Safety.
• Monitor staff performance, complete performance reviews, and enforce progressive discipline as needed.
• Review and maintain inventory procedures, fuel levels, and stocking; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to maintenance needs, perform fuel audits, and coordinate cardlock/tank farm inspections and repairs.
• Dispatch fuel trucks when the dispatcher is off shift, and communicate freight delays or variances.
• Lead or attend weekly safety meetings, enforce HSE policies, and create incident reports as needed.
• Participate in budget planning for volume, revenue, truck utilization, and forecasting.
• Keep communication open between the branch and Head Office.

What you need to succeed: (Required education and experience)

• High School Diploma required; post-secondary degree in Business Management preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a senior management role, including supervisory experience.
• Strong sales instincts, with a track record of building and growing client relationships.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, and sound decision-making under pressure.

Extra skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working with major fuel providers is considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail.

As part of the interview process, all candidates will undergo successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including a criminal record check, driver's abstract review, and employment reference verification, and an offer will be contingent upon the successful pre-employment checks.

AFD is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At AFD, our corporate culture reflects our ongoing commitment to both our customers and our people. People are our greatest asset, and as such, we promote a safe and friendly workplace, encouraging open communication, teamwork, and personal growth. Our team is essential for our success now and in the future.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will communicate only with selected candidates.

No agencies please.