District Leader — Field Operations & Growth

Ferrellgas; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager to lead the district with ownership of P&L, safety, sales growth, and talent development. The role is primarily field-based, involving active engagement in operations, customer interactions, and travel between locations.

You will oversee district operations, coach staff, ensure DOT safety compliance, and strive for customer retention and market expansion across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees at all levels as well as customers
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• District Leadership & Business Ownership: Act as the business owner for the district, taking full accountability for the district's P&L, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
• Field Operations & Customer Interaction: Engage directly with field operations to ensure smooth daily operations, develop and maintain customer relationships, and resolve any issues that arise to drive customer satisfaction and retention.
• Employee Management & Development: Select, train, and coach district employees, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure district operations comply with company safety standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable laws.
• Customer Service & Retention: Instill and uphold a customer service culture that emphasizes customer retention, building strong relationships, and ensuring customer loyalty.
• Sales & Market Expansion: Drive sales growth within the district, capturing new business opportunities and expanding market share.
• Performance Management: Set clear performance goals for each location within the district, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
• Travel & Multi-Location Management: Travel between district locations as needed to ensure operational success, assess challenges and provide leadership support.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Inspire and motivate the team to embrace new opportunities, champion the district's vision, and achieve business goals.

Skills

Communication

Team building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager to lead the district with ownership of P&L, safety, sales growth, and talent development. The role is primarily field-based, involving active engagement in operations, customer interactions, and travel between locations.

You will oversee district operations, coach staff, ensure DOT safety compliance, and strive for customer retention and market expansion across multiple sites.