District Manager

JOBBERS AUTOMOTIVE WHSE INC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBBERS AUTOMOTIVE WHSE INC in Wichita, KS seeks a District Manager to oversee multiple retail locations within a designated territory, driving sales growth and operational excellence.

You will lead store teams, manage P&L, partner with corporate on promotions, and travel extensively to coach and inspect performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading multiple stores or units in retail or aftermarket.
• Proven ability to analyze financials and drive profitability.
• Excellent communication and team development skills.
• Travel extensively within the district.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all stores within the assigned district, ensuring compliance with policies and performance standards.
• Achieve sales, margin, and profitability targets by executing district strategies.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs, addressing underperformance with corrective actions.
• Recruit, train, and develop store managers and teams for future leadership.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess performance and coach staff.
• Foster relationships with installer, fleet, and commercial accounts to drive sales.
• Manage district-level financials including P&L oversight and expenses.
• Ensure inventory, loss prevention, safety, and compliance excellence.
• Partner with corporate teams on promotions, product launches, and system changes.
• Serve as the channel between stores and senior leadership for market feedback.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

P&L management

Sales growth

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

• The District Manager oversees multiple retail locations within a designated territory. This role is accountable for driving sales growth, ensuring operational excellence, and developing high-performing store teams. The District Manager serves as the primary liaison between corporate leadership and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all stores within the assigned district, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Achieve sales, margin, and profitability targets by executing business strategies tailored to the district’s market.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, addressing underperformance with corrective action plans.
• Recruit, train, and develop store managers and their teams, ensuring bench strength for future leadership needs.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess performance, provide coaching, and ensure customer service excellence.
• Strengthen commercial sales by fostering relationships with installer, fleet, and agricultural accounts.
• Manage district-level financials, including P&L oversight, payroll budgets, and expense control.
• Ensure operational excellence in inventory management, loss prevention, safety, and compliance.
• Partner with corporate teams to execute promotional events, product launches, and system implementations.
• Serve as the communication channel between stores and senior leadership, providing feedback on market conditions, competitive activity, and customer needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-unit management experience, preferably in automotive aftermarket or retail.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proven ability to analyze financials and drive business performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of automotive products, parts distribution, and commercial sales preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned district.