District Manager

As a District Manager in the Brainerd, MN area, you will enjoy:

Flexible schedules

•Annual Salary $78,000-$82000

•Full-time or part-time opportunities

•Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance

•401(k) with company match

•Tuition reimbursement

•Career growth opportunities

•A fun, fast-paced work environment

Job Summary:
The District Manager is responsible for leading store operations across multiple locations, ensuring profitability, operational excellence, and a strong customer experience. This role provides leadership to Store Managers, drives execution of company initiatives, and supports financial performance through effective cost management, team development, and operational consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

•Drive store performance by monitoring sales, expenses, and operational metrics to ensure profitability

•Manage controllable costs including labor, overtime, cash handling, inventory, and maintenance

•Ensure execution of promotions, merchandising, and new product launches in partnership with Marketing

•Analyze business trends and provide insights on opportunities, results, and competitive activity

•Partner with vendors to ensure product availability and maintain professional relationships

•Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations

•Enforce and monitor restricted sales and safety standards to protect employees, customers, and assets

•Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers to achieve performance goals and operational standards

•Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training of store-level team members

•Provide ongoing performance management including coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed

•Establish clear expectations and accountability for store teams

•Support financial planning by assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

•Prepare and review operational and financial reports to support decision-making

•Foster a safe, secure, and inclusive work environment

•Maintain strong ethical standards aligned with company values

•Contribute to overall business unit goals and key performance targets

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred, or equivalent experience

•3–5 years of retail experience preferred, including at least 2 years in a leadership role

•Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

•Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results

•Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

•Ability to effectively train and develop Store Managers and teams

•Valid driver’s license required

Physical Requirements:

•Ability to sit for extended periods

•Use of computer, keyboard, and mouse

•Ability to view monitors and communicate via phone

•Occasional reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds

Work Environment:

•Office and retail store environments

•Moderate noise levels

•Combination of natural and fluorescent lighting

•Ability to work with limited supervision

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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