District Manager

District ManagerThe District Manager is responsible for the successful operations of 11 store locations in San Diego and parts of Inland Empire area. Responsibilities include the workforce planning, hiring, training, counseling, developing store managers and retention of teammates to ensure the district financial goals are achieved. The District Manager sets accountability and expectations for teammates on the company standards, policies and procedures, and develops an environment which is conducive to accomplishing both the company and teammate personal goals.The salary range is $100,000 - $125,000 annually. Pay is based on experience. This role is eligible for additional incentives including monthly achievable store contribution bonus payouts. In addition, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus opportunity based on achieving store sales targets. This role includes a company vehicle with gas card and cell phone stipend.Essential functions include developing store managers to become culture change leaders who produce a consistent 5-star guest experience, ensuring assigned locations are staffed in accordance with company workforce planning standards, responsible for hiring, training, and developing of all store management and minimizing turnover, managing budget and capital expenses to exceed objectives, managing budget to maximize profit potential of the district, conducting and documenting store visit cadence, assuring all required documents/processing/reporting, company policies, safety, regulations, and standards are met throughout the district, training, monitoring, and ensuring company safety and security standards are enforced to provide a work-safe environment, communicating effectively and professionally with Store Support Center teammates, maintaining knowledge of local market competitors, automotive industry, and new developments, managing district inventory within company established standards and policies, and performing other duties as assigned.Management responsibility includes leadership responsibility for the entire operations of 10 stores within the assigned district, with direct supervisory responsibilities for store managers. This position operates under the general direction of the Zone Manager.QualificationsEducation and experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business a plus) and a minimum of 5 year's management experience. Prior management in a multi-unit retail environment strongly preferred. Tire or automotive-related business preferred.Knowledge & skills: Self-aware, servant leader with proven experience managing a team of 10 or more employees where responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, training, counseling and termination of teammates. Previous experience with performance management including coaching, setting expectations, writing and delivering performance reviews, managing disciplinary actions, conducting investigations, and holding teammates accountable for results. Strong motivator and role model to teams with the ability to proactively diagnose problems and provide effective solutions; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation. Proven practitioner in sales with the ability to train others in successful sales techniques and strategies. Clear communicator of ideas, concepts, and initiatives including the ability to connect disparate data points into one message. Ability to read, interpret and communicate business and financial documents regularly. Ability to interrupt and calculate figures such as financial reports, discounts, interest, commissions proportions, and percentages; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to apply common sense understanding to communication and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications with the ability to learn new and existing company specific software applications. Demonstrated experience managing a P&L and familiarity with key line item management to impact results.Work environment & physical requirements: This job operates in an office environment with exposure to an automotive retail store environment. The job will have exposure to a moderate noise level, adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt and dust. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners and fax machines. Must possess a current valid driver's license and have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). Ability to work flexible hours/days including evenings and weekends; additional time may be required depending on business needs. Ability to work with hands overhead, stand for long periods, and lift 50 lbs.; frequent reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and pushing. Frequent travel within assigned district.Additional InformationBenefits include health insurance, dental insurance, 401K retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, career development, and employee discounts.