District Leader In Training

Parker's Convenience Stores • Conway, SC

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About The Position

The District Leader in Training's responsibility is to enhance and develop their skills to successfully lead, plan, organize, and control the activities in preparation for a promotion to District Leader. Although assigned to a specific location and serving primarily as a Store Leader, they will often be called upon to cover District Leader vacations, gaining invaluable experience as they prepare for promotion to District Leader.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Must maintain a current, valid, unrestricted driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Current ServSafe Certification
• Successful completion of age-restricted alcohol and tobacco sales training
• Successful completion of UST Training

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5+ years multi-unit retail experience, convenience store experience preferred; or a minimum of 5+ years of store management experience within Parker's

Responsibilities

• Accountable to achieve financial operating plan to include controllable costs, sales projections, and operating profit for district
• Responsible for operational systems and procedures designed to effect control of the stores costs, shrink and expenses
• Hold management accountable to utilize company systems and procedures designed to control expenses and manage inventory
• Maintain budget targets with shrink, labor, supplies, cash, and lottery
• Hold store leaders to follow a labor budget specific to each store based on established labor model, sales history, and current trends
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required for position; analyzes the details to identify trends
• Maintain communication with field operations and management
• Speak honestly and act with integrity at all times
• Earn the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through
• Act as company representative at all times and is perceived as being a positive moral force, as judged by peers and subordinates
• Provide 'added value' to the store through building relationships, supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff
• Lead by example by acknowledging and greeting all customers as they enter the store
• Coach store leadership and employees on how to properly handle customer complaints and provide exceptional levels of service
• Support the team with a hands-on management style and leads with a sense of urgency and purpose
• Adhere to company safety and security practices at all times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree