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Job #: 1083
Title: Director of Retail and Dealer Operations
Region: West Coast
Compensation: $305,000.00
Description:

Compensation Range: $300K+ DOE (base + bonus)

Position Information:

  • Reporting directly to the COO, this role provides strategic and operational management for company convenience store and dealer operations.
  • Coaching, training, mentoring and developing District Managers, as well as participation in GM recruiting / hiring efforts
  • Full P&L responsibilities, including the development, implementation and gap analysis of sales, margin, expense and profit targets.
  • Sales and management functions for the branded dealer operations team.
  • Maintain strong field presence to ensure implementation of programs and operational execution
  • Differentiate from the competition by excellent execution and identifying product and marketing opportunities
  • Strategic and tactical accountabilities.
  • Identification of new business opportunities within the company’s desired strategic growth areas.
  • Management of all marketing functions as they relate to company operated and dealer operated locations, including the associated category management and merchandising personnel

 

Candidate Requirements:

  • Prior retail operations management experience, specifically the supervision of District Managers and development / implementation of strategic initiatives
  • Experience in company operated convenience store as well as dealer operations class of trade
  • Track record of effective P&L management
  • Prior strategic roles with regards to operations, account management and new business development;
  • Demonstrable successes in increasing sales, in addition to normal cost control measures.
  • Multi-faceted background in petroleum and convenience marketing, category management, HR, sales, etc. highly desirable;
  • Business degree

 

Additional Information:

Great ownership team; strong performers enjoy autonomy; excellent work-life balance; opportunity to make an impact and play a key role in the company’s success

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