District Manager in Training

Circle K; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to lead store operations and drive profitability. This role involves managing controllable costs, collaborating with marketing for successful promotions, and providing guidance to store managers. With a focus on compliance and safety, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional growth and offers a supportive work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a thriving retail setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of retail experience, including at least 2 years in management.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to store managers.
• Ensures compliance with policies and government regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Essential Functions:

Provides information to store management by recapping promotional activity; reporting business opportunities, results, trends, and competitive information. Manages controllable costs by educating managers on procedures for controlling merchandise variation, managing salaries, overtime, cash, repair, and maintenance costs. Collaborates with the Marketing team to ensure promotions and new product introductions are fully implemented. Provides feedback to category managers regarding stock issues. Partners with vendors to ensure product availability. Ensures timely execution of monthly promotions. Monitors vendor performance and professionalism. Ensures store operations are profitable by managing cash, merchandise variation, salaries, and other controllable expenses on the P&L. Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and government regulations; enforces restricted sales policies; advises management on necessary actions. Maintains a safe and secure environment, enforcing safety practices and providing training. Achieves financial objectives through forecasting, budgeting, analyzing variances, and corrective actions. Provides leadership and direction to store managers, including recruitment, employee development, and performance appraisal. Establishes job expectations and provides coaching for issue resolution. Administers counseling and corrective actions. Implements non-discriminatory hiring, training, and separation practices. Adheres to legal, ethical, and moral standards. Enhances professional knowledge through workshops, publications, and networking. Contributes to team goals by meeting financial and key result area targets. Prepares operational and risk reports for analysis. Recruits, trains, and maintains staff, ensuring high performance and professional growth.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. 3-5 years of retail experience, including at least 2 years in management. Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred. Demonstrated leadership, excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and customer service orientation. Ability to supervise and train store managers and manage store functions. Valid driver’s license required for operating company vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

Includes sitting for extended periods, operating a computer, viewing monitors, hearing and speaking on the phone, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities.

Work Environment:

Moderate noise levels, natural and fluorescent lighting, minimal supervision. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Note: This job description reflects general qualifications and duties and may change as required by business needs. Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the ADA and related laws. Applicants with disabilities should inform HR if accommodations are needed. For more information on our use of the E-Verify program, see the links below:

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