District Manager

Ferrellgas•Pagosa Springs, CO

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager to join its Durango team. The District Manager acts as the business owner for the district, setting a high standard for performance while motivating the team to pursue opportunities, protect the customer base, and grow market share. This is a primarily field-based, hands-on leadership position involving active engagement in operations, customer interactions, and employee development, with travel between district locations required. Experience in the propane or oil and gas industry would be beneficial. The role includes accountability for the district’s P&L, budget, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development. The District Manager leads day-to-day field operations, maintains customer relationships, develops employees, ensures compliance with safety standards and regulations, and works to improve customer service, retention, and market performance. Extended hours, including evenings and weekends, may be needed depending on operational and customer requirements. Ferrellgas describes itself as serving communities and customers nationwide and supporting charitable partnerships and local fundraisers. Starting pay is $78,000, depending on experience. The company lists health, financial, time-off, family-support, wellness, and employee-perk benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
DOT or propane gas experience.
CDL with hazmat endorsement.
Solid understanding of distribution and dispatching.
Solid understanding of expense management concepts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on team building and developing positive rapport with employees at all levels and customers.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the propane or oil and gas industry would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Act as the business owner for the district and take accountability for its P&L, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
Engage directly in field operations to support smooth daily operations, maintain customer relationships, resolve issues, and promote customer satisfaction and retention.
Select, train, and coach district employees; promote teamwork, continuous learning, high performance, employee morale, and talent development.
Ensure district operations comply with company safety standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable laws; monitor safety performance and adherence to safety protocols.
Promote customer retention and loyalty, and identify and implement opportunities to improve service levels and expand market share.
Drive district sales growth, pursue new business opportunities, and monitor competitor activity and market trends.
Set performance goals for each district location in alignment with company objectives; review performance and provide employees with feedback, support, and development opportunities.
Travel between district locations to support operations, assess challenges, and provide leadership; manage resources to meet operational demands and customer expectations.
Inspire and motivate the team to pursue opportunities, support the district’s vision, and achieve business goals; model leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Medicare support.
Referral program.
Employee discount programs.
Propane savings.