District Manager

Job Description

Ferrellgas is seeking a District Manager to join the Omaha, NE team. As the District Manager, you will embody business ownership, setting a benchmark for excellence while inspiring your team to embrace new opportunities, safeguard our customer base, and expand market share. This position is primarily field-based, requiring active engagement in operations, customer interactions, and employee development, with necessary travel between locations. Experience in the propane or oil and gas industry would be beneficial.

• District Leadership & Business Ownership : Act as the business owner for the district, taking full accountability for the district’s P&L, budget management, safety performance, sales growth, and personnel development.
• Field Operations & Customer Interaction : Engage directly with field operations to ensure smooth daily operations, develop and maintain customer relationships, and resolve any issues that arise to drive customer satisfaction and retention.
• Employee Management & Development : Select, train, and coach district employees, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and high performance. Create and sustain an environment that supports employee morale and engagement, ensuring the development of talent within the district.
• Safety & Compliance : Ensure district operations comply with company safety standards, DOT regulations, and other applicable laws. Continuously monitor safety performance and ensure all locations are adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
• Customer Service & Retention : Instill and uphold a customer service culture that emphasizes customer retention, building strong relationships, and ensuring customer loyalty. Identify and implement opportunities to improve service levels and expand market share.
• Sales & Market Expansion : Drive sales growth within the district, capturing new business opportunities and expanding market share. Monitor competitor activity and market trends to stay ahead of industry shifts and customer needs.
• Performance Management : Set clear performance goals for each location within the district, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives. Review performance regularly, providing feedback, support, and development opportunities to employees.
• Travel & Multi-Location Management : Travel between district locations as needed to ensure operational success, assess challenges, and provide leadership support. Manage resources effectively to meet operational demands and customer expectations.
• Team Leadership & Culture : Inspire and motivate the team to embrace new opportunities, champion the district’s vision, and achieve business goals. Serve as a role model for leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• DOT or propane gas experience
• CDL with hazmat endorsement
• Solid understanding of distribution and dispatching
• Solid understanding of expense management concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees at all levels as well as customers

Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

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Why Join Us?

In 1939, A.C. Ferrell started this company, ever since Ferrellgas has been a company devoted to the communities we serve – by providing easy propane service to over 1 million customers across all U.S 50 states.  In 2017 Ferrellgas was ranked among Forbes Best Employers in America 2017 and in 2023 rated by Newsweek's Most TrustWorthy Companies.

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