District Manager

Ferrellgas•Durango, CO

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager to lead its Durango team. The District Manager acts as the business owner for the district, with accountability for financial performance, safety, sales growth, customer relationships, and employee development. This is a primarily field-based, hands-on leadership role involving active participation in operations, customer interactions, and employee coaching, with travel between district locations as needed. Experience in the propane or oil and gas industry would be beneficial. The role requires ensuring operational compliance with company safety standards, DOT regulations, and applicable laws; maintaining customer satisfaction and retention; and identifying opportunities to improve service and expand market share. The manager sets and reviews performance goals for district locations, supports employees through feedback and development, and allocates resources to meet operational and customer needs. The role may involve extended hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on operational and customer requirements. Ferrellgas describes its benefits as supporting health, financial security, and personal growth. Starting pay is $78,000, depending on experience. Benefits listed include medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance; company-provided short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D; a 401(k) with company match; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); FSA and HSA; paid time off; parental leave; tuition reimbursement; a wellness program; an Employee Assistance Program; Medicare support; a referral program; employee discounts; and propane savings.

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 would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Take accountability for district P&L, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
Engage in field operations to support smooth daily operations, develop and maintain customer relationships, and resolve issues to improve customer satisfaction and retention.
Select, train, and coach district employees, fostering teamwork, continuous learning, high performance, morale, and employee engagement.
Ensure operations comply with company safety standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable laws; monitor safety performance and adherence to safety protocols.
Promote customer retention, strong customer relationships, and loyalty; identify and implement opportunities to improve service and expand market share.
Drive district sales growth, capture new business, monitor competitor activity, and track market trends.
Set performance goals for each location in alignment with company objectives; 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 demands and customer expectations.
Inspire and motivate the team to pursue opportunities and achieve business goals, modeling leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.