District Manager- Wilmington, MA

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About Canteen :

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteens solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; well supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, well continue to transform our industry.

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

As a District Manager, you will lead a cross-functional team across multiple retail foodservice and office coffee accounts. This role combines operational oversight with strategic leadership, driving performance, innovation, and client satisfaction. Youll be responsible for aligning business goals with execution, developing high-performing teams, and identifying growth opportunities across your territory.

You will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, contributing to regional strategy, supporting sales and retention efforts, and ensuring operational excellence. This position is ideal for a dynamic leader with a strong background in customer-facing environments, a passion for service, and the ability to think both tactically and strategically.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple accounts, ensuring profitability, safety, and customer engagement
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; serve as a brand ambassador
• Lead and develop teams across foodservice and office coffee operations
• Collaborate with Sales, Retention, and Finance on proposals and growth strategies
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and QA standards
• Conduct audits and implement operational improvements
• Champion talent development, succession planning, and performance management
• Own district financials including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting
• Support community engagement and represent the brand at client events
• Contribute to regional strategy and share best practices across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership in retail foodservice, office coffee, or unattended retail environments
• Experience managing contracts, budgets, and customer service operations
• Strong business acumen with a track record of growth and financial success
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities
• Inclusive, proactive, and resilient leadership style
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance / AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

About Compass Group : Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID : 1460337

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