District Manager

Circle K • Bakersfield, CA

413d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The District Manager for Circle K Stores is responsible for overseeing the financial and operational performance of 5 to 16 stores within a designated geographical area. This role focuses on maximizing store sales through exceptional customer service, effective merchandising, and maintaining a profitable store environment. The District Manager will lead store managers, implement marketing programs, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of retail business experience or more preferred, including a minimum of two years of management responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and good communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and train Store Managers in the use of store equipment, tools, and materials.
• Expertise with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred.
• A current valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in budget management and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of retail marketing strategies.
• Ability to analyze sales data and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes store sales through excellent customer service, product availability, and merchandising.
• Provides information to store management by recapping promotional activity and reporting business opportunities, results, trends, and competitive information.
• Manages controllable costs by educating managers on procedures for controlling merchandise variation and managing salaries, overtime, cash, and repair and maintenance costs.
• Collaborates with the Marketing team to ensure promotions and new product introductions are fully implemented.
• Partners with vendors to ensure product availability and timely execution of monthly promotions.
• Ensures store operations are profitable by managing cash and merchandise variation, salaries, and other controllable expense lines on the P&L.
• Ensures compliance with requirements by enforcing adherence to policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Protects employees, customers, and company assets by maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
• Achieves financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, and analyzing variances.
• Provides leadership and direction to store managers, assisting in recruiting, selection, and orientation processes.
• Enhances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing Financial and Key Result Area targets.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree