District Growth & Ops Leader

Core & Main; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, based in St. Louis with nationwide reach, is seeking a District Manager to drive sales, operations and customer outcomes across a district. This role develops branch leadership, builds pipelines, and reinforces operating rhythms while advancing safety, vendor partnerships, and market growth.

Strong people leadership, strategic thinking, and financial acumen are essential. The District Manager will guide branch leaders to achieve strong revenue, service quality, and profitability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or Technology. Advanced degree preferred.
• Ten to fifteen years sales and operations experience in industrial distribution or construction supply with a high-volume, multi-site, multi-state business.
• Five or more years experience leading site level operations and sales leaders.
• Proven experience as a valued contributor to the leadership team in strategically supporting a business through rapid growth and/or change.
• Typical Training/Experience: BS/BA; 7+ years in related field; certification may be required; advanced degree may offset less experience.

Responsibilities

• Talent Management: recruit, hire, and onboard talent; ensure leaders maintain an active pipeline and consistent selection standards.
• Training & Capability Building: set training expectations; coach branch leaders with tools and resources.
• Performance Development: coach on goal setting, feedback, and accountability; review performance trends.
• Succession & Retention: develop leadership bench strength; identify high-potential talent.
• Own key customer relationships at district level; escalation support and retention risk management.
• Set standards for customer experience; ensure responsiveness and consistent follow-through.
• Partner with vendors to improve availability, lead times, and service levels.
• Support negotiated deals and issue escalation; route issues through right paths.
• Maintain visible field leadership with district cadence; coach operating rhythm and safety routines.
• Represent the company locally and engage in industry organizations.
• Run district P&L: set targets; manage sales, margin, expenses, and productivity.
• Balance core business with enterprise programs; protect customer experience.
• Lead growth plans, sales strategy, market knowledge, and account planning at district level.
• Translate corporate strategy into district priorities and ensure adoption by leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Sales & Ops Experience

Change Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or Technology

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Core & Main, based in St. Louis with nationwide reach, is seeking a District Manager to drive sales, operations and customer outcomes across a district. This role develops branch leadership, builds pipelines, and reinforces operating rhythms while advancing safety, vendor partnerships, and market growth.

Strong people leadership, strategic thinking, and financial acumen are essential. The District Manager will guide branch leaders to achieve strong revenue, service quality, and profitability,