District Manager

Ferrellgas•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager to join the Savannah team. The District Manager acts as the business owner for the district, taking accountability for its financial performance, operations, safety, sales growth, customer relationships, and employee development. This is a primarily field-based, hands-on leadership position involving engagement with operations and customers, employee coaching, and travel between district locations. The role may involve extended hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs and customer requirements. 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 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 accountability for district profit and loss, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
Engage directly with field operations to support smooth daily operations, maintain customer relationships, resolve issues, and promote customer satisfaction and retention.
Select, train, and coach district 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 loyalty; identify ways to improve service and expand market share.
Drive sales growth, pursue new business opportunities, monitor competitor activity, and track 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, support operations, and provide leadership; manage resources to meet operational and customer needs.
Inspire and motivate the team to pursue opportunities, advance the district’s vision, and achieve business goals while modeling 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.