District Sales Manager Trainee

JOB SUMMARY:

The District Sales Manager Trainee oversees the operations of a group of retail units in an assigned geographic area. Creates district implementation plans to support execution of regional and company initiatives and objectives. Motivates and develops the store management team within the district to deliver outstanding guest service in a “Fast, Clean and Friendly” environment while growing revenues and profits.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (partial list)

The manager must be a champion of positive change. The manager initiates, drives and sustains continuous process improvements -- keeping the Kangaroo brand, and our stores, famous among customers as "Fast, Friendly, and Clean”.

Reviews store environments and key business indicators within the district to identify opportunities for sales growth; develops action plans to address them with the store management team.

Maintains ownership for district financial and operating results. Uses available reports and information systems to analyze financial performance and identify trends, problems and growth opportunities within the district.

Accesses corporate and external resources to support and improve district wide operations and to implement regional and corporate initiatives in areas such as loss prevention, marketing and compliance.

Recruits, selects, hires and develops effective and engaged Store Sales Managers. Identifies and encourages potential internal candidates for Store Sales Manager, Assistant Manager or Hospitality Associate positions. Recognizes associates who achieve service milestones or who provide exceptional customer service.

Coaches and assists managers in achieving objectives for sales, cost control, employee selection and retention, guest service and satisfaction, speed of service and store cleanliness.

Assists Store Sales Managers in resolving guest complaints as necessary; may also respond to guest compliments or comments; solicits guest feedback on product selection and service received.

Provides management “backup” to store managers in dealing with unusual events or crises at the store level; provides guidance so that they can handle the next difficulty on their own.

Implements Company sales policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., age restricted alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, lottery tickets, and fireworks,) and develops action plans to improve compliance if necessary.

Works with the local supplier community to ensure proper execution of company merchandising plans and address sales opportunities within the district.

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree and 3 to 5 years of convenience store or retail industry experience required. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline preferred.
• Monitors competitor activity and local market conditions; maintains intelligently competitive pricing strategy. Provides input and recommendations to Division Vice President on vendors, local merchandising and pricing needs and store layout changes.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and take corrective actions to support sales growth.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.

GREAT BENEFITS (All benefits are subject to certain eligibility requirements):

• Health Plans – Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision , Employee Assistance Plan
• Financial – 401 (k) Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance – Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid Time off – Vacation

APPLY TODAY

Join us in a “Fast, Friendly, and Clean” environment at Kangaroo Express. Our application process may take up to 30 minutes to complete. We hope you’ll join us!