District Manager

Ferrellgas • Nevada City, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager to lead its Nevada City team. The role carries business ownership and accountability for district performance, with a focus on operational excellence, customer relationships, employee development, safety, sales growth, and market share. The District Manager is primarily field-based and engages directly with operations, customers, and employees, traveling between district locations as needed. The position 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 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 full accountability for the district’s P&L, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
• Engage directly with field operations to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain customer relationships, resolve issues, and support customer satisfaction and retention.
• Select, train, and coach district employees, fostering 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 adherence to protocols.
• Promote customer retention and loyalty, and identify opportunities to improve service levels and expand market share.
• Drive district sales growth, capture new business opportunities, and monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Set performance goals for district locations, align them with company objectives, and regularly review performance while providing employee feedback and development support.
• Travel between district 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, champion the district’s vision, and model leadership, 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.
• Opportunity for a yearly bonus.

What This Job Offers

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