District Manager

Ferrellgas • Garden City, GA

9d • Onsite

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 financial performance, safety, sales growth, operations, and employee development. This is a primarily field-based, hands-on leadership position involving active engagement with operations, customers, and employees, as well as travel between district locations. Experience in the propane or oil and gas industry would be beneficial.

The role requires leading and developing district employees, maintaining customer relationships, ensuring compliance with safety standards and applicable regulations, and driving customer retention and market expansion. The position may involve extended hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs and customer requirements.

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 the district’s P&L, 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; foster teamwork, continuous learning, high performance, employee morale, and engagement.
• Ensure district 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, and identify opportunities to improve service 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, review performance regularly, and provide employee feedback, support, and development opportunities.
• Travel between district locations to assess challenges, support operations, and manage resources in line with operational demands and customer expectations.
• Inspire and motivate the team to pursue opportunities, support 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.

What This Job Offers

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