Director of Operations - Convenience/Food Store & Fuel Retail

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - Convenience Store & Fuel Retail - Lafayette, LA areaCompensation: $100,000Annual Bonus: Up to 20% based on performanceBenefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, AD&D and moreAdditional: Company vehicle, fuel and business travel expenses, paid time offTravel: Frequent travel throughout LouisianaLEAD THE GROWTH OF A MULTI-LOCATION CONVENIENCE & FUEL BUSINESSOur client is a growing convenience store and fuel retail company with an ambitious expansion strategy throughout Louisiana. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Operations who is ready to take on a broader leadership opportunity than a traditional District Manager role.This is a highly visible, field-based position for a proven multi-unit operator who understands that strong store performance starts with strong people, disciplined execution, financial accountability, and consistent field leadership.The Director of Operations will have meaningful influence over operations, people, profitability, systems, culture, and new-store growth, while working closely with leadership to build a scalable operating platform for continued expansion.MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS3+ years of successful multi-unit management experience5+ years of total convenience store, gas station, travel center, or comparable experienceCurrently leading multiple convenience/fuel locationsProven responsibility for store-level P&L and financial performanceStrong understanding of fuel operations, inventory, shrink, labor, merchandising, cash controls, and profitabilityDemonstrated ability to recruit, coach, develop, and hold Store Managers accountableValid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout LouisianaWHAT YOU'LL OWNDrive sales, gross margin, labor, shrink, inventory, expenses, and profitability across multiple locationsMaintain a strong field presence through scheduled and unannounced store visits and operational auditsLead, coach, develop, and hold Store Managers/General Managers accountable for resultsOversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, customer service, merchandising, promotions, inventory, and foodservice executionOversee fuel pricing, gallons sold, fuel margins, deliveries, reconciliation, and variance investigationMaintain strong cash, inventory, lottery, and asset-protection controlsEnsure compliance with applicable fuel/environmental, alcohol, tobacco, foodservice, lottery, SNAP/EBT, safety, licensing, and inspection requirementsOversee facilities, fuel equipment, vendors, and service providersMonitor competitors and identify opportunities to increase sales, improve margins, and reduce expensesBuild a culture of accountability, urgency, customer service, integrity, and operational excellencePLAY A KEY ROLE IN COMPANY GROWTHAs the company expands, you'll also help evaluate, transition, and integrate new locations.Responsibilities may include:Operational due diligence on potential new locationsStore takeover and transition planningManagement and staffing plans for new locationsImplementation of operating procedures, controls, reporting, and performance expectationsIdentifying purchasing, staffing, maintenance, vendor, and management synergiesHelping develop scalable SOPs and systems to support continued growthIDEAL BACKGROUNDThe ideal candidate is a proven multi-unit convenience/fuel operator who enjoys being in the field, knows how to read a P&L, develops strong Store Managers, and takes ownership of results.Experience with new-store openings, acquisitions, conversions, or integrations is highly valued. Familiarity with UST/environmental compliance, foodservice, alcohol/tobacco, lottery, POS/back-office systems, and fuel equipment is also preferred.WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?This is more than a traditional district management position. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the people, systems, processes, culture, and operating standards of a growing convenience and fuel business.As the company expands throughout Louisiana, the scope and impact of this leadership role will grow with it.If you're a successful multi-unit convenience/fuel leader who is ready to take on greater ownership and help build something for the next stage of growth, we'd like to hear from you.Apply confidentially today. All applications will be reviewed by a Recruiter.