District Manager

circlek; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking an experienced regional operations leader in Denver to manage store programs, promotions, and financial performance. The role focuses on budgeting, cost control, and implementing marketing initiatives across the region.

You will lead Market Managers, drive recruitment, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and optimize P&L results while coordinating with suppliers and corporate guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in the convenience store/gasoline industry preferred.
• Travel up to 50% annually and a valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs, promotions and marketing initiatives as directed.
• Review sales, margins, and inventories to control costs and losses.
• Prepare annual budget, analyze variances and take corrective actions.
• Coach, mentor and recruit store operators and managers.
• Ensure health, safety and WSIB compliance at all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Marketing strategy

Financial analysis

Team management

Recruitment

Inventory control

Operations oversight

Education

Bachelor’s in business

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities and requirements:

• Oversee the effective execution of company directed programs, promotions, and marketing initiatives.
• Reviews merchandise sales, and profit margins in all key categories, merchandise shortages, cash over/short reports, repair and maintenance expenses, supply expenses, etc.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Allocates program costs by preparing operational and risk reports for analysis.
• Determines marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and sales activity.
• Maintains stores by conducting inspections to ensure the facility is clean and in good repair; evaluate inventory levels, merchandising; audits paperwork and reports.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company plan guidelines.
• Actively participate in recruitment of store operators.
• Oversee Market Managers monitoring and confirming banking and other financial information at the store level.
• Coach, mentor and follow up with Market Managers minimizing loss prevention in all stores through enforcement and training.
• Manage costs and direct performance at Subway locations. Ensure operational compliance with Subway guidelines.
• Store operations, housekeeping, stock levels, and enforce corporate policies and directives.
• Monitor and enforce sales, competitive pricing, and promotional programs.
• Execution of all security, mystery shop, health, and safety programs.
• Ensure company standards are maintained at each site and that government legislation such as Health and Safety and WSIB are followed.
• P&L, CTO responsibilities, top line sales achievement.
• Communicate all required information and reporting to proper channels.
• Inventory control, levels, turns and theft investigation.
• Oversee contacts and control outside services.
• Follow merchandising programs, store sets, and participating in store renovations.
• Conduct regional meetings, pass along directives, enhance training, and share information among Market Managers.
• Prepare business plan for the region.
• Collaborating with suppliers to ensure proper supply commitment.
• Analyze period P&L statements and prepare appropriate action plans for a team of Market Managers.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Increases employee’s effectiveness by communicating job expectations; coaching, counseling, and disciplining; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; fostering a climate conducive for offering information and opinions; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Conducting regular store visits to ensure that Market Managers are enforcing company guidelines.
• Preparing and executing yearly performance reviews.
• Monitoring store level reports i.e., inventory levels, deposits, scanning to ensure the protection of company assets.
• Participate in the design of new stores or the re-design of existing stores.
• Performs a variety of other program projects and tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Five years of experience working in the convenience store/gasoline industry or more preferred; including minimum of 5 years of management responsibility.

• Requires a minimum of 50% travel on an annual basis.
• A current valid driver’s license with a clean abstract is required to operate a company vehicle.
• Expertise in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred.

• Must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities as described above.
• Must be able to follow state, federal and company guidelines.
• Must be able to always maintain a positive team attitude and professional demeanor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View computer monitor
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead
• Occasionally lift to 20 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includes:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to a normal range.
• The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions, and qualifications required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws if it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

$85-$95K/Annual

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.