Regional Director of Operations

Circle K Stores, Inc. • Bloomington, MN

48d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Administer operational and marketing programs for region to maximize sales and profits.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to develop gross profit plans; must have good analytical skills and excellent communication skills.
• Strong supervisory skills and ability to develop people.
• 4-year degree in business, marketing or equivalent; must have previous supervisory and store management/Market Manager experience.
• 10-12 years progressive store operations with retail experience, marketing experience preferably in a convenience store setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop a tactical plan and successfully implement it to meet the goals of the group's strategic and annual plan.
• Develop and maintain an organization capable of successfully operating the stores in the region so as to meet sales, margin, expense and profit objectives.
• Provide counsel and direction to Market Managers and store employees on operational, marketing and employee relation issues.
• Review sales and gross margin plans for stores in region.
• Implement merchandising programs in conjunction with Category Managers/Marketing.
• Work with Training Department to implement associate training programs and other personnel developmental programs.
• Monitors for appearance and condition of all physical assets in region, i.e. building, company cars, etc.
• Monitors for control of cash, inventory and any other assets in region.
• Monitors for quality of associates at all levels within region.
• Responsible for maintaining or exceeding customer service standards.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies, procedures and compliance programs.
• Implement operating procedures for region.
• Recommend and review loss prevention programs in conjunction with Loss Prevention and Operational Excellence.
• Review building maintenance plans with Market Manager, Construction and VP of Operations.
• Administer performance and salary review program for region; conduct Market Manager reviews.
• Review and recommend store rebuilds, remodels and other asset improvement projects.
• Review and approval of routine staying-in-business and small project enhancement projects.
• Recommend and coordinate gasoline retail prices with Fuel Director.
• Maintain an updated succession plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees