Job Description
Job Description Title : Retail District Operations Trainee Department : Store Operations Reports To: Region Operations Director About Our mission at Circle K is to make our customers' lives a little easier every day. We are part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping us grow into one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. Our parent company, Alimentation Couche-Tard (“Couche-Tard”), is a leader in the Canadian convenience store industry. Together, we are brightening journeys across more than 14,200 stores in 26 countries worldwide. We’re all about Growing Together. Program Overview Circle K’s College to Convenience Program (C2C) offers early career talent valuable work experience, mentorship from company thought leaders, and professional training across a variety of environments and business areas. As a year-long development and training program designed for recent college graduates, C2C provides you with the resources you need to ignite your full potential and launch an accelerated career path at Circle K. Success candidates will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles as a Market Manager after completing the C2C program. We provide a Total Rewards package designed to make life better – both at work and at home. Competitive Pay Bonus Program Company Car Cell Phone/Plan Tuition Forgiveness/Reimbursement Accelerated career path (Market Manager in as little as nine months) Company sponsored healthcare, dental care, vision and a 401-K retirement plan Job Summary – Retail District Operations Trainee As a Retail District Operations Trainee in the C2C Program you will progress through four phases. The program kicks off with a live event where you and 30 like-minded college grads from across the country will travel to Charlotte, NC to participate in a leadership experience of a lifetime. During Phase One, you will spend time getting acquainted with the support functions in your Business Unit like Marketing, HR, HSE, Fuel, Facilities, Finance and more. What’s it like to work for a $50B convenience powerhouse? Your second phase is dedicated to answering that very question. You will gain a better understanding of the people and processes you will support in your role as Market Manager Who better to teach you the ropes than one of our high-performing Market Managers? In Phase Three, you will shadow a high-performing Market Manager but expect more responsibility as you grow your skills. Finally, it’s time for your first assignment as a certified Market Manager. Ordinarily we start you with a small territory and graduate you to a larger territory as you gain skills and confidence. Job Summary– District Manager Market Managers oversee the operations of multiple stores within a region. Their primary responsibilities include recruiting and training store managers, optimizing the market’s revenue growth, setting regional goals and ensuring that the stores under their supervision adhere to company and industry regulations. District Manager Responsibilities Recruiting, training and disciplining store managers Ensuring operational efficiency in each store Ensuring that marketing efforts are consistent across each store Setting regional goals such as sales estimates and revenue projections Ensuring that the stores under their supervision adhere to company and industry regulations Ensuring that all stores meet safety and cleanliness standards Managing a regional budget and ensuring that each store operates within the budget Monitoring each store's P&L reports Addressing operational problems that arise Liaising between regional branches and company headquarters Ensuring that customer service levels are consistent across stores Making recommendations to senior management District Manager Requirements Degree in business management or related field Quantitative aptitude or experience managing budgets Leadership and decision-making ability Excellent time management and organizational skills Exceptional interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication Analytical mindset and problem-solving skill Retail experience is highly desirable Valid driver’s license Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodatio