Region Operations Director
About The Position
The Region Operations Director oversees operational and financial performance across a region of convenience stores and gasoline operations. The role evaluates market competitiveness, sales, expenses, inventory, facility condition, safety, staffing, and financial results. It prepares budgets and operational reports, develops strategies to improve sales and profits, and works with Real Estate to evaluate store acquisition opportunities and plan capital spending. The position may involve up to 50% annual travel and occasional engagement with governmental agencies. Job duties may change with or without advance notice.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is preferred; other combinations of experience and education meeting minimum requirements may be substituted.
- Ten or more years of convenience store or gasoline industry experience is preferred, including at least five years of management responsibility.
- Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is preferred.
- May require up to 50% travel annually.
- Comfortable public speaker and presenter.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Able to safely drive a car for necessary business travel.
- Meet the role's physical requirements, including regularly sitting, talking, and/or hearing; frequently handling or grasping items of varying weight; and occasionally standing, walking, and reaching with both hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
- Ten or more years of convenience store or gasoline industry experience, including at least five years of management responsibility.
- Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Monitor competitor pricing, analyze market surveys, prepare forecasts, and make adjustments to maintain market competitiveness.
- Evaluate financial status by reviewing cash and over reports, inventory shortages, repair and maintenance expenses, supply expenses, gasoline and grocery sales, and profit margins.
- Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and sales activity.
- Consult with gasoline and marketing departments to develop strategies that improve sales and profits and optimize promotional programs.
- Inspect stores for cleanliness and repair; evaluate inventory levels and merchandising; and audit paperwork and reports.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment by enforcing safety practices and providing safety communications and training.
- Prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions to achieve financial objectives.
- Prepare operational and risk reports for cost allocation and analysis.
- Recruit, select, orient, and train employees.
- Communicate job expectations, coach, counsel, and discipline employees, communicate organizational values and objectives, monitor and appraise performance, foster open communication, and develop employee growth opportunities.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, or professional societies.
- Contribute to team efforts by completing related duties as needed.
- Plan sustaining and investment capital spending and work with Real Estate to evaluate future store acquisition opportunities.
- Occasionally engage with governmental agencies on various matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
