District Manager

Ferrellgas • Raleigh, NC

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager for its Raleigh/Aberdeen/Fayetteville team. The District Manager acts as the business owner for the district, with accountability for profit and loss, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and employee development. This is a primarily field-based, hands-on leadership role involving direct engagement in operations and customer interactions, as well as travel between locations. The position focuses on operational success, customer satisfaction and retention, market expansion, regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing team. 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, 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 full accountability for the district’s profit and loss, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
• Engage directly in field operations to support smooth daily operations, maintain customer relationships, and resolve issues.
• Select, train, and coach employees while promoting teamwork, continuous learning, high performance, morale, and engagement.
• Ensure district operations comply with company safety standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable laws.
• Monitor safety performance and ensure locations follow safety protocols and regulations.
• Promote customer retention and loyalty, and identify ways 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 district locations and regularly review performance, provide feedback, and support employee development.
• Travel between locations to assess challenges, provide leadership support, and ensure operational success.
• 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager