What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager in Training position at Midwest Petroleum Company?
Job Title: District Manager in Training
Pay: $45,000 - $65,000
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Reports to: District Manager
Company Summary:
Midwest Petroleum is a retail petroleum and convenience store chain based in St. Louis, Mo. We began
operating in 1946, and since 2002, the St. Louis Business Journal has recognized us as one of the top
Midwest Petroleum is a retail petroleum and convenience store chain based in St. Louis, Mo. We began
operating in 1946, and since 2002, the St. Louis Business Journal has recognized us as one of the top
150 privately owned businesses in St. Louis. Midwest Petroleum operates 60 stores within a 150-mile
radius that employs approximately 600 employees. Midwest Petroleum markets fuel through the ZX,
Conoco, and Phillips 66 brands.
radius that employs approximately 600 employees. Midwest Petroleum markets fuel through the ZX,
Conoco, and Phillips 66 brands.
Primary Purpose of Job:
As the District Manager in Training your primary responsibility is to run a retail location for Midwest
Petroleum Company. While the person is running the location, they will also shadow a current MPC
District Manager to learn the particulars of multi-unit management. This person is expected to
successfully matriculate through the MPC Training Program for District Managers in Training. Once
deemed ready by all involved parties, they will be moved to a District Manager role for MPC.
As the District Manager in Training your primary responsibility is to run a retail location for Midwest
Petroleum Company. While the person is running the location, they will also shadow a current MPC
District Manager to learn the particulars of multi-unit management. This person is expected to
successfully matriculate through the MPC Training Program for District Managers in Training. Once
deemed ready by all involved parties, they will be moved to a District Manager role for MPC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be proficient at the Manager position.
- Maintain accurate store records by ensuring that all forms and reports are filled out properly and on time.
- Maintain an adequate store inventory through proper ordering, proper pricing, proper security procedures, and proper check-in/check-out.
- Control store expenses within assigned budgets.
- Interrupt financial statements, reports, and KPIs to achieve maximum store sales and profit.
- Manage teams ranging in size from 4-15 employees.
- Hire, train, and coach/counsel store staff under the direction/approval of the Supervisor.
- Handle employee disciplinary and termination issues under the direction/approval of the supervisor.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide pay increase recommendations.
- Ensure employee compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Obey and enforce city, county, state, and federal laws in relation to store operation.
- Maintain a safe store and property environment. Follow all safety rules and regulations including reporting any employee or customer incidents within 24 hours.
- Make out employee schedules each week, approve overtime hours, and submit payroll one week in advance.
- Monitors the results of store cycle inventories and store audits to ensure corrections on any deficiencies.
- Be available to assist with shift coverage (most stores 24 hours).
- Visit all Store Managers within the assigned district to
- Ensure compliance with company policies.
- Provide constructive guidance.
- Maintain operational standards.
- Set future goals.
- Monitors the results of store cycle inventories and store audits to ensure corrections on any deficiencies.
- Maintain compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
- Handle any other work that can be assigned at the supervisor’s discretion.
Education/Experience Qualifications
Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred associate degree in a related field
Minimum 5-7 years of retail management experience
Minimum 2 years in convenience stores
Preferred 1 years in multi-store management
Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred associate degree in a related field
Minimum 5-7 years of retail management experience
Minimum 2 years in convenience stores
Preferred 1 years in multi-store management
General Skill Requirements
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual
must also possess the following General Skill Requirements:
Adaptability — Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and
feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under
pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works
with numerous distractions.
Attendance and Punctuality — Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within
guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communications — Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; and in written form; Exhibits good listening and
comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation — Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive
outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations;
Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Job Knowledge — Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to
others; Uses resources effectively.
Judgment — displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains
reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability
to work with and maintain confidential information.
Problem solving — Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops
alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Quality — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets
productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves
established goals.
Concentration — Maintains attention to detail over an extended period, continually aware of variations in changing
situations.
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual
must also possess the following General Skill Requirements:
Adaptability — Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and
feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under
pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works
with numerous distractions.
Attendance and Punctuality — Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within
guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communications — Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; and in written form; Exhibits good listening and
comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation — Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive
outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations;
Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Job Knowledge — Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to
others; Uses resources effectively.
Judgment — displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains
reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability
to work with and maintain confidential information.
Problem solving — Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops
alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Quality — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets
productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves
established goals.
Concentration — Maintains attention to detail over an extended period, continually aware of variations in changing
situations.
Physical Requirements
This position is performed in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage
equipment, coolers, and any other site-specific equipment/factors. You could also encounter exposure to hazardous
materials and loud noises. This job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to
frequently be required to lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work in different Midwest
Petroleum Stations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the
performance of the job.
This position is performed in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage
equipment, coolers, and any other site-specific equipment/factors. You could also encounter exposure to hazardous
materials and loud noises. This job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to
frequently be required to lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work in different Midwest
Petroleum Stations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the
performance of the job.
Salary : $45,000 - $65,000
