District Manager

Ferrellgas•Raleigh, NC

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager for its Raleigh/Aberdeen/Fayetteville team. The District Manager is accountable for district performance, including profit and loss, budget management, safety, sales growth, and employee development. This is a primarily field-based, hands-on leadership role involving operations, customer interactions, and employee development, with travel between district locations. The role may involve extended hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on operational and customer needs. Experience in the propane or oil and gas industry would be beneficial.

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 with customers.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a 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.

Responsibilities

Take accountability for the district’s P&L, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
Engage with field operations to support smooth daily operations, maintain customer relationships, and resolve issues to improve satisfaction and retention.
Select, train, and coach employees, fostering teamwork, continuous learning, high performance, morale, and engagement.
Ensure operations comply with company safety standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable laws; monitor safety performance and adherence to protocols.
Promote a customer service culture focused on retention, strong relationships, and customer loyalty; identify ways to improve service and expand market share.
Drive sales growth, pursue new business opportunities, and monitor competitor activity and market trends.
Set performance goals for district locations, review performance, and provide employees with feedback, support, and development opportunities.
Travel between district locations to assess challenges, provide leadership, and support operational success.
Manage resources to meet operational demands and customer expectations.
Inspire and motivate the team to pursue opportunities, champion the district’s vision, and achieve business goals; model leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.