District Manager

Job Description

DISTRICT LEADER (MULTI-UNIT RETAIL OPERATIONS)


Lead Stores. Develop People. Drive Results.


Are you a proven multi-unit leader who thrives on coaching teams, improving performance, and delivering results? We're seeking a District Leader in Chattanooga to oversee multiple high-volume locations, develop top talent, and drive operational excellence across the district.


This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being in the field, supporting managers, solving challenges, and creating winning teams.



What You'll Do


• Lead, coach, and support multiple store locations within your district


• Drive sales growth, profitability, labor performance, and operational execution


• Recruit, develop, and mentor Store Managers and future leaders


• Conduct store visits, audits, and business reviews to identify opportunities and improve results


• Champion exceptional customer experiences across every location


• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and company standards


• Lead initiatives, process improvements, and growth strategies


• Partner cross-functionally to remove obstacles and keep stores performing at a high level



What We're Looking For


• 3+ years of multi-unit leadership experience in retail, convenience store, restaurant, or similar operations


• Proven track record of improving performance and leading high-performing teams


• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&Ls, labor, and key operational metrics• Exceptional coaching, communication, and leadership skills


• Comfortable spending the majority of time in stores supporting teams


• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the district



Why This Opportunity Stands Out


• High-visibility leadership role with significant impact


• Opportunity to develop future leaders and build winning teams


• Fast-paced environment with autonomy and ownership


• Strong culture focused on accountability, execution, and people development


• Career growth opportunities with a growing organization


The Right Leader


You're not a leader who manages from behind a desk.


You're in the stores, coaching managers, building teams, solving problems, and driving results. You understand how to balance people, operations, and financial performance-and you take pride in developing teams that consistently outperform expectations.


Ready to make an impact and lead from the front? Apply today. Or send your confidential resume to Alek at View email address on click.appcast.io for immediate consideration!


All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.