District Leader In Training
The District Leader in Training's responsibility is to enhance and develop their skills to successfully lead, plan, organize, and control the activities in preparation for a promotion to District Leader. Although assigned to a specific location and serving primarily as a Store Leader, they will often be called upon to cover District Leader vacations, gaining invaluable experience as they prepare for promotion to District Leader.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities :
- Accountable to achieve financial operating plan to include controllable costs, sales projections, and operating profit for district
- Responsible for operational systems and procedures designed to effect control of the stores costs, shrink and expenses
- Hold management accountable to utilize company systems and procedures designed to control expenses and manage inventory
- Maintain budget targets with shrink, labor, supplies, cash, and lottery
- Hold store leaders to follow a labor budget specific to each store based on established labor model, sales history, and current trends
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required for position; analyzes the details to identify trends
- Maintain communication with field operations and management
- Speak honestly and act with integrity at all times
- Earn the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through
- Act as company representative at all times and is perceived as being a positive moral force, as judged by peers and subordinates
- Provide "added value" to the store through building relationships, supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff
- Lead by example by acknowledging and greeting all customers as they enter the store
- Coach store leadership and employees on how to properly handle customer complaints and provide exceptional levels of service
- Support the team with a hands-on management style and leads with a sense of urgency and purpose
- Adhere to company safety and security practices at all times
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Able to provide excellence in service; perform basic mathematical calculations, read and write, understand and follow general instructionsMust be detail-oriented and accurateMust have good interpersonal and problem-solving skillsAbility to multi-task effectively in a busy environmentResponsible, dependable, and adaptable to changeEducation and Requirements :
Required :
Associate or bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMust maintain a current, valid, unrestricted driver's license with an insurable driving recordCurrent ServSafe CertificationSuccessful completion of age-restricted alcohol and tobacco sales trainingSuccessful completion of UST TrainingPreferred :
Minimum of 5+ years multi-unit retail experience, convenience store experience preferred; or a minimum of 5+ years of store management experience within Parker'sPhysical Requirements :
Shift Length Varies 8-to-10-hour shiftsFlooring and Lighting Cement and fluorescent lightingEnvironment Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noiseParker's Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker's does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.