Regional Director of Operations

September 14, 2026

<div>JOB SUMMARY: Administer operational and marketing programs for region to maximize sales and profits. RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Develop a tactical plan and successfully implement it to meet the goals of the group's strategic and annual plan.</li><li>Develop and maintain an organization capable of successfully operating the stores in the region so as to meet sales, margin, expense and profit objectives.</li><li>Provide counsel and direction to District Managers and store employees on operational, marketing and employee relation issues.</li><li>Review sales and gross margin plans for stores in region.</li><li>Implement merchandising programs in conjunction with Category Managers/Marketing.</li><li>Work with Training Department to implement associate training programs and other personnel developmental programs.</li><li>Monitors for appearance and condition of all physical assets in region, i.e. building, company cars, etc.</li><li>Monitors for control of cash, inventory and any other assets in region.</li><li>Monitors for quality of associates at all levels within region.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining or exceeding customer service standards.</li><li>Responsible for adherence to company policies, procedures and compliance programs.</li><li>Implement operating procedures for region.</li><li>Recommend and review loss prevention programs in conjunction with Loss Prevention and Operational Excellence.</li><li>Review building maintenance plans with District Manager, Construction and VP of Operations.</li><li>Administer performance and salary review program for region; conduct District Manager reviews.</li><li>Review and recommend store rebuilds, remodels and other asset improvement projects.</li><li>Review and approval of routine staying-in-business and small project enhancement projects.</li><li>Recommend and coordinate gasoline retail prices with Fuel Director.</li><li>Maintain an updated succession plan.</li></ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: <ul><li>Demonstrated ability to develop gross profit plans; must have good analytical skills and excellent communication skills.</li><li>Strong supervisory skills and ability to develop people.</li></ul> EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED: <ul><li>4-year degree in business, marketing or equivalent; must have previous supervisory and store management/District Manager experience.</li><li>10-12 years progressive store operations with retail experience, marketing experience preferably in a convenience store setting.</li></ul> Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000 </div>

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