The Area Director is accountable for multiple locations and managers within a particular region. The position will report to the Regional Vice President. This position will oversee the district with accountability for customer growth and satisfaction, volume growth, safety, EBIDT and employee satisfaction. This position will also support and drive the strategic goals and mission of the company throughout all their essential functions.

This position will oversee our Montana locations.

Essential Job Duties:

• Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.
• Work closely with District/Branch Managers to ensure employees are provided coaching for performance, establish benchmark performance goals for improvement, and travels daily among the locations to coach employees and observe work activities.
• Manage the routing and delivery process by working closely with Delivery Managers.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develops, reviews, updates and implements business strategic planning, including sales, financial performance and staffing requirements.
• Manage profit and loss statements and account for costs and revenues.
• Communicates importance of safety; ensures employees have the tools and equipment necessary to comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Meets safety, customer service, growth and financial objectives.
• Managing the customer service experience; ordering, distribution, invoicing, and payment.
• Effectively manages the P&L for all locations to ensure performance goals are met.
• Proactive involvement in purchasing and expenditures, as well as pricing.
• Partners with Supply Department to roll out fixed contracts and maintain margins on hedged gallons.
• Manages Temp Proof Program and yearly renewals/billings.
• Organizes and participates in sales blitzes to reach customer gain goals.
• Works collectively with Accounts Receivable to reduce bad debt write offs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a minimum 5 years’ experience managing multiple business unit operations.
• Previous experience in the propane industry preferred.
• Solid background in routing, service scheduling, safety compliance, and customer service.
• Selected candidate must be a natural leader capable of motivating others.
• Problem solving and analytical skills required.
• Experience with fast growing companies (with demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment).
• Able to bend, squat, pull, tug, and lift 25 pounds.
• Honesty, integrity and exceptional communication skills are a must along with a sense of urgency, strength of conviction, and a desire to work closely as a partner with other members of the company’s management team.

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid sick time, vacation time and paid holidays off
• Immediate 401(k) contributions with company match
• Wellness Programs with prizes
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more!

ThompsonGas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ThompsonGas complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.