Retail District Manager Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title: Sears District Manager in Training - Tennessee Company: Sears Holdings Location: Memphis, TN Description: Job SummaryThe District Sales Coach leads the sales and P&L financial performance of a district consisting of 10-14 stores that generates $20-30m+ in annual revenues. This includes the planning and directing of all sales, customer service and dealer owner relationships as well as merchandise sales, credit, other miscellaneous revenues, expense management and achievement of profitable revenue goals. The DSC has the skill sets that will enable achievement of district business objectives. This position reports directly to the Regional Sales Coach, Dealer Stores.Responsibilities• Learns how to lead change in a highly transitional business format that includes the introduction of new stores, growth initiatives and turn-around business opportunities.• Learns how to plan and direct all sales, customer service and dealer owner relations in a multi unit environment with responsibility for top-line and bottom-line district performance with P&L responsibility.• High level of customer focus (Dealer Owner customer and end-user customer) and the ability to frequently meet with dealer owners and customers in the front-line. Strong relationship building skills to ensure excellent communication between dealer owners and the field/Sears Home Office.• Responsible for execution of the Monthly Sales Plans and sales stimulation activities. Ensures that high merchandise presentation and marketing standards are delivered consistently. • Ensures consistent execution of operational processes and understands P&L financial accountability, which includes expense management, inventory shrink, and meeting facility maintenance standards. • Learns how to optimize other miscellaneous revenue opportunities by meeting and achieving standards in Protection Agreements, Credit, Installation, and Delivery.• Demonstrates high performance leadership to drive sales growth and to meet market share objectives in both new and existing businesses.• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve and develop action plans based on regular analysis of business performance, store competitor visits, and through input from the dealer owner teams.• Fully embraces the CCE selling process and customer for life value proposition.• Builds knowledge in merchandise presentation standards, operational execution, and general management leadership competencies.• Understands how to communicate to home office merchandise and marketing teams on competitive activities/trends and other local market issues.• Learns how to interact with the Market Development team to ensure successful store openings, closings, and remodels within the district.• Accurately and passionately represents Sears Dealer Owners to Sears.• Represents Sears Dealer Stores to all Sears partners within the district and within the local communities.CountryUnited StatesResponsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.2. Minimum of five (5) years experience in retail or equivalent industry experience preferred.3. Extensive knowledge of store merchandising, operations, and retail management practices and procedures.4. Strong leadership and organizational skills.5. Availability to work during critical retail timeframes including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.6. Ability to analyze information, identify root causes and develop/implement approved solutions.7. Effective oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of internal and external team members and customers.8. Experience selecting, assessing, coaching and developing associates, preferably in a retail environment.9. Proven ability to manage and mentor team members, lead and influence cross-functional working groups and achieve results.10. Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.11. Full mobility is non-negotiable.Requisition ID75956BRPreferred Minimum Education2-Year College DegreeYears Experience1 - 2 Years ExperienceTravel RequirementsOn Occasion (Less than 5%)

Job Title: Retail Operations Manager Company: Location: Knoxville, TN Description: Retail Operations Manager All of the retail associate duties, plus: ? Oversee execution of operational, merchandising, and sales standards and procedure ? Develop and maintain guest relationships ? Manage the sales and merchandising team to include motivating and mentoring staff, leading change, delegating tasks and providing feedback and recognition ? Conduct Performance reviews of team, establish goals, and monitor their progress ? Foster the Blackberry Farm shopping experience ? Train new sales and merchandising associates ? Create sales staff schedule and manage time off request ? Responsible for meeting revenue goals, labor and operating budgets ? Responsible for maintaining accurate inventories in all shops and warehouses. ? Monitor current departmental procedures and develop an updated SOP manual. ? Maintain all SOP and training materials for the department Other duties may be assigned

Job Title: District Manager - Chattanooga/N. Georgia Company: MAPCO Express Location: Chattanooga, TN Description: Have you ever thought about a career in the Oil and Gas Industry? The Oil and Gas industry is one of the largest and most competitive industries in the world. Brentwood, TN-based Delek US Holdings (NYSE: DK) operates a network of more than 450 convenience stores in the Southeastern U.S., operated under several banners, including: MAPCO Express®, MAPCO Mart™, East Coast® and Discount Food Mart™ brand names. MAPCO Express is one of the top 20 largest company-operated convenience store chains in the United States. Delek US also operates a 60,000 BPD independent refinery in Tyler, Texas, in addition to a wholesale marketing and supply business in west Texas. Our culture prides itself on fostering growth and advancement for our employees. We are committed to giving our employees the tools they need to succeed. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. MAPCO, a fully owned subsidiary of Delek (NYSE – DK), operates approximately 460 C-stores with gas stations in 8 states in the Southeast. The company is headquartered in Brentwood TN. Annual in-store revenues are app. $400M, excluding lottery and service fees. Total company gallons are 450 million. We operate six Retail Divisions: Two Nashville Divisions, Memphis, Georgia, Chattanooga, and Alabama. A District Manager can expect to lead a market ranging from 10 to 15 convenience stores with an annual sales budget on averaging $10M in – store revenues and 11M gallons. A District Manager leads a staff of 10- 15 Store Managers. 99% of our stores sell fuel, offering a mix of major and proprietary branded fuel. We operate a franchise branded food offer and our own branded food offers. MAPCO is in the process of planning a culture change with several operating principles. 1. We put the stores and our customers first. 2. Store Managers are accountable for their store results; 3. District Managers are accountable for district results. District Managers and Store Managers will feel, act and behave as if they own their own stores, to grow sales and profits for the company. We will empower our store managers to be able to make smart decisions and recommendations to keep customers coming back for repeat business. 4. Store managers will solve problems and exploit opportunities. 5. District Managers will work in conjunction with all Customer Support Center departments (marketing, fuel pricing and supply, human resources and training, accounting, IT) to maximize the overall positive customer experience to grow corporate profits. 6. Our field based teams are expected to be resourceful in local store marketing programs to grow sales. MAPCO has a lean staffing structure and operates at low cost. Management desires to maintain flexibility and fast decision making. MAPCO field personnel make quick and effective course corrections based upon market and competitive positions. The company is focused on action. Management style is direct and efficient. Field Operations aligns its activities with MAPCOs strategy, goals and key priorities. Managers are evaluated based on performance and expected to set objectives, demonstrate leadership, and take a hands-on approach. Individuals who outperform their peers are perfect candidates for fast growth and promotions within MAPCOs family of retail positions within the company. Job PurposeThe District Manager should be positioned as the leader of a $10M dollar retail convenience business with full responsibility to drive results and develop the top line growth of the business. This role requires a bright and experienced leader who focuses on increasing customer service, growing store sales, coaching employees, controlling expenses, and developing future store managers. This role requires a bright and experienced leader; a self starter with vision and the ability to turn it in to reality. Key responsibilities includes:• Drive Sales and Profitability - Provide leadership to a team of Store Managers to attain company targets for sales, margin, expenses, employee turnover and overall profitability of each store. Build local store marketing programs that will target increasing customer transactions inside the store. Regularly review trend sheets to ensure sales goals are being met.• Organizational Development – Build a first class Site Manager team through use of metrics management and on site coaching during store visits and sales calls. Ensure all safety programs and policies are followed. • Expense Management. Maintain labor and salary targets to budget. Maintain inventory and cash controls by consistently enforcing company control policies and hold store employees accountable for results. • Merchandise / Inventory Management. Ensure cleanliness and MAPCO merchandising standards (Plan-o-grams, Inventory Management Protocol etc.) are being met; implement local store initiatives and track targets to grow basket size and teach employees proper up selling tactics to grow sales. Provide assurance that Store Managers are managing inventory correctly: rotating stock, keeping shelves full, and fresh. • Fuel Management. Ensure fuel strategy is implemented and reviewed regularly to grow fuel volume and margin dollars. • Safety Management. Regularly inspect lighting, video equipment and security controls to ensure the safest possible work environment. A successful candidate will: Short term -1. Study and completely understand budget for each store in his/her District2. Create solid working relationships with each Store Manager and solicit their ideas for improvement3. Identify an Action Plan for improvement in fuel and store sales, shrink and expense controlLong term -1. Execute Action Plan and look for continuous improvement in each area2. Consistently measure and report results to Division Manager and work with Customer Support Center to grow the businessCandidate Profile - The ideal candidate for this position is an accomplished servant leader with and self-starter with 3-5 years experience in multi-store management or District Management within a similar channel. The candidate should be high energy with a high level of commitment to excellence. The candidate must be sales oriented, ambitious and above all customer focused. Strong attention to detail and the ability to build site improvement action plans is required. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Management or related field.CompensationCompany is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package. Compensation will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and skill set.Requirements: Bachelors Degree Required Must be available to be on call 24/7Essential Requirements:Standing/Walking - 60% Lifting up to 30lbs - 5% Bending – 5% Sitting 15%Squatting/Stooping 5% Climbing – 5% Reaching – 5%Quantitative Data: Travel Requirements – 5># overnight stays per year Handle Hazardous Materials – 5%Education - College GraduateAdditional Information:Travel Percentage: 10%