District Manager

Eastern Petroleum Corporation; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Petroleum, a North Carolina retailer, is seeking a district leader to drive performance across multiple stores. You will lead Store Managers, plan promotions, manage budgeting and staffing, and optimize inventory and profitability within the district.

You will coach managers, implement company policies, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and promotional programs. This role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and results-driven execution.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple stores or a distributed retail district.
• Ability to analyze inventory and financial performance and take corrective actions.
• Proven coaching and development of store managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Store Managers including recruiting, selection and orientation.
• Develop and implement district plans to increase sales and achieve budgets.
• Review inventory results and guide managers on corrective actions.
• Execute monthly promotions, monitor policy compliance and safety programs.
• Manage district-wide deli programs and maintain gross margin targets.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for Store Managers and staff.
• Ensure non-discriminatory management and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Inventory control

Merchandising

Coaching

Store operations

Job description

About the Organization Eastern Petroleum is a family-owned business in North Carolina that has been an industry leader in the fuel and convenience market for decades. We are dedicated to supporting local communities that depend on us every day. We value our employees and recognize them as the key to our success. That is why we are committed to investing in our own people, not just through competitive pay and benefits, but with the opportunity to advance within the company. Whether you're looking to join us in our store locations or in the corporate office, we are committed to providing a collaborative, positive, and exciting environment. Start your career with EP Mart today and discover why so many others have chosen to spend their entire career with us!

Salary Ranges

Description

Maximizes store sales through excellent customer service, product availability and merchandising and exceptional store image inside and out.

Provides information to store management by recapping promotional activity; reporting business opportunities, results, trends and competitive information.

Manages controllable costs including but not limited to labor, cash, shrink and expenses. Coaches and holds managers accountable on procedures and policies

Implements marketing programs and provides coaching to staff on promoting products Executes monthly promotions timely

Ensures compliance on company policies & procedures, government regulations, enforces and monitors restricted sales.

Ensures compliance on brand programs, promotional advertisement and programs

Responsible for a district (number and location of stores as assigned)

Achieves financial objectives set by company, meeting/exceeding annual/monthly budgets, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action within a timely manner.

Reviews and analyzes inventory audit. Guides store manager on how to review and analyze inventory results and provide input and response timely

Develop, plan and attend monthly meetings with Store Managers, assisting with meeting criteria, discussing any store related issues and ideas, improve the district, increase store sales, and implement monthly promotions.

Contributes and participates in quarterly and yearly company and/or manager meetings.

Conduct annual performance reviews for Store Managers and assists Store Managers with performance reviews of their staff.

Provides leadership to Store Managers, including assistance in recruiting, selection and orientation processes, assists with employee development and training programs.

Implements non-discriminatory related management skills while hiring, training, counseling, motivating and separating employees.

Execute procedures to increase profitability for each store within district, developing salespeople and management to become invested.

Implements and executes programs to maintain inventory control and hold personnel accountable for non-compliance.

Ensures execution of all security, mystery shop, in-stock, health and safety programs.

Conducts cash, lottery and ATM audits at each location within district monthly

Manage Deli programs in all locations within district, maintaining/exceeding gross margin % expectations and hold all involved accountable.

Food service experience is a plus

Conducts Shrink Investigations at any location

Secures and protects all company assets (inventory, property, car, phone, laptop, etc.) by adhering to responsibilities, job description, safety regulations, etc.

Job duties may change with or without notification.

Full-time position – Benefits include:

COVID-19 considerations

EOE Statement

Eastern Petroleum is an equal opportunity employer. This Company seeks and employs qualified persons in all job classifications and positions without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other legally prohibited grounds. If you believe your equal employment rights have been violated, you may contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the appropriate state or local EEO agency.

This position is currently accepting applications.