District Manager

LKQ Corporation•New Orleans, LA

21d

About The Position

The District Manager for Elitek is accountable for achieving company objectives, performance standards, and operating expense goals across multiple markets within the South Central District. This highly visible leadership role drives operational performance, customer satisfaction, employee development, safety, quality, and financial results throughout the assigned territory. It is suited to an experienced senior operations leader who can build high-performing teams, lead through influence, and develop scalable solutions across multiple locations. Candidates must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, New Orleans, LA; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; or Oklahoma City, OK. The role requires a minimum of 50% monthly travel within the district.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of experience in a specialized profession or equivalent.
At least 3 years of management experience.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret graphs.
Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics software, databases, and PowerPoint to support business objectives.
Ability to communicate complex information across departments, interact with management, handle delicate situations, and motivate and persuade others.
Ability to analyze and interpret varied and complex problems and solve them using relevant knowledge, skills, precedents, and practices.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and oversee tasks and projects and be responsible for outcomes.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to New Orleans, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or Oklahoma City.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Master’s degree.
Proficiency with automotive service and diagnostic equipment such as Moto Logic and Identifix.
At least 5 years of managerial experience related to the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, coach, and motivate qualified staff.
Develop and direct General Managers to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
Comply with safety standards and requirements to maintain a safe, hazard-free workplace.
Develop and execute account-planning strategies to increase sales by maintaining or growing existing business and pursuing new business opportunities.
Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
Establish accurate budget projections and operate within the designated budget.
Manage key performance indicators related to productivity and inventory control.
Focus on continuous improvement and recommend programs to improve operations.
Audit operations to ensure service and safety standards are met.
Travel a minimum of 50% monthly within the district.
Assume other duties as assigned.