District Manager in Training

Circle K•Monmouth, IL

4d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The District Manager in Training supports profitable store operations by overseeing financial performance, promotional execution, vendor relationships, compliance, safety, and store management. The role provides leadership and direction to store managers and supports recruiting, employee development, training, performance management, and corrective action. It also contributes to financial and key result area targets in accordance with company plan guidelines. The position requires working with minimal direction and periodic supervision. Duties and requirements may change periodically based on business necessity. Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by applicable disability laws.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred; other combinations of job-related experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
Three to five or more years of retail business experience is preferred, including at least two years of management responsibility.
Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership ability, good communication skills, self-direction, self-motivation, and customer-service orientation.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
Ability to supervise and train Store Managers in the use of store equipment, tools, and materials, and to supervise and manage the functions listed in the Store Manager job description.
A current, valid driver’s license is required to operate a company vehicle.
Ability to sit for long periods, use a computer keyboard and mouse, view a computer monitor, hear and speak via telephone, reach forward and/or overhead, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
Three to five or more years of retail business experience, including at least two years of management responsibility.
Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

Recap promotional activity and report business opportunities, results, trends, and competitive information to store management.
Manage controllable costs by educating managers on merchandise variation, salaries, overtime, cash, repair, and maintenance costs.
Collaborate with Marketing to ensure promotions and new product introductions are implemented; provide feedback to category managers about stock issues; partner with vendors to ensure product availability and timely execution of monthly promotions.
Ensure vendors perform and behave professionally.
Maintain profitable store operations by managing cash, merchandise variation, salaries, and other controllable expenses on the P&L.
Enforce policies, procedures, government regulations, and restricted sales policies; advise management of actions needed for compliance.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, customers, and company assets through safety practices, communication, and training.
Forecast financial requirements, prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions.
Provide leadership and direction to store managers, including assistance with recruiting, selection, orientation, employee development, and training.
Establish job expectations and coach employees to develop action plans for issue resolution; administer counseling notices and initiate corrective actions.
Apply non-discriminatory management practices when hiring, training, counseling, motivating, and separating employees.
Adhere to the Company Operating Policy of Legal, Ethical, and Moral practices.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, or professional societies.
Contribute to team effort by meeting financial and key result area targets under company plan guidelines.
Allocate program costs by preparing operational and risk reports for analysis.
Recruit, select, orient, train, coach, counsel, discipline, monitor, and appraise employees.
Supervise and train Store Managers in the use of store equipment, tools, and materials, and manage functions listed in the Store Manager job description.