District Manager

Haskel Thompson & Associates, LLC - Executive Recruiters; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Haskel Thompson & Associates, LLC - Executive Recruiters seeks a District Manager to oversee multiple convenience retail locations in the Chicagoland area. You will drive sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence while developing strong store leadership teams.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on, multi-unit retail leadership experience and a proven ability to execute company initiatives, maintain high customer service, merchandising, safety, and standards across locations.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of multi-unit leadership experience within retail or the convenience store industry strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing multiple retail locations and delivering operational and financial results.
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development, and performance management capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily operations across multiple retail locations, ensuring consistent execution of company standards, operational procedures, and customer service expectations.
• Drive top-line revenue growth and bottom-line profitability through effective store management and merchandising execution.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop General Managers and store teams, fostering accountability and a strong leadership pipeline.
• Conduct site visits and audits to evaluate performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain high standards for store cleanliness, service, and safety across all locations.
• Ensure promotional programs, pricing, signage, and merchandising align with company initiatives.
• Establish expectations, address performance challenges, and collaborate with HR and leadership on development and corrective actions.
• Use financial and operational indicators to improve productivity and profitability.

Kenntnisse

Multi-unit leadership

Leadership development

Operational excellence

Customer service

Communication

Travel flexibility

Team coaching

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Reports to: Director of Retail Store Operations

Employee Type: Full Time, Exempt

Job Type: Retail Fuel Operations / C-Store

Location: Chicago, IL

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related preferred

Experience: 3+ years of multi-unit leadership in convenience store preferred

Phone: [phone]

Scope:

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven District Manager to oversee multiple convenience retail locations throughout the Chicagoland area. This individual will be responsible for driving sales growth, maximizing profitability, ensuring operational excellence, and developing high-performing store leadership teams.

The ideal candidate will bring strong multi-unit retail leadership experience, a hands-on management approach, and a proven ability to execute company initiatives while maintaining exceptional customer service, merchandising, safety, and operational standards.

Responsibilities:

• Multi-Unit Operations: Oversee daily operations across multiple retail locations, ensuring consistent execution of company standards, operational procedures, and customer service expectations.
• Sales & Profitability: Drive top-line revenue growth and bottom-line profitability through effective store management, resource allocation, productivity improvements, and merchandising execution.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Recruit, train, coach, and develop General Managers and store teams, fostering accountability, employee engagement, and a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Operational Excellence: Conduct regular site visits and audits to evaluate store performance, identify operational deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Customer Experience: Maintain high standards for store cleanliness, serviceability, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction across all assigned locations.
• Merchandising & Promotions: Ensure consistent execution of promotional programs, pricing, signage, merchandising standards, and company sales initiatives.
• Performance Management: Establish clear expectations, address performance challenges, and partner with Human Resources and senior operations leadership on employee development and corrective actions.
• Financial Management: Utilize financial knowledge and operational performance indicators to improve store productivity, manage resources, and maximize profitability.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all locations adhere to company policies, regulatory requirements, safety procedures, and established operational standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Maintain effective relationships with store leadership, operations management, employees, customers, and vendors to support business performance and customer retention.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of multi-unit leadership experience within retail or the convenience store industry strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing multiple retail locations and delivering operational and financial results.
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development, and performance management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of retail financial management, merchandising, customer service, and operational compliance.
• Ability to identify operational challenges, implement solutions, and drive consistent execution across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other business applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland area and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.