District Manager
On-site · Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
District Manager – North Central leads ISSI’s district operations across Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, southern Minnesota, and Missouri, championing ISSI’s Christian Family Values and commitment to superior customer service. The role works shoulder-to-shoulder with Account Executives, Operations Managers, suppliers, and customers to drive revenue, gross margin, and district operational health across multiple branches. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, conducting joint sales calls, building long-term relationships with plant managers and executives, coaching Account Executives in territory planning and forecasting, partnering with the co-District Manager for operational alignment, achieving district performance goals, collaborating with suppliers on training and joint visits, and coaching district staff. Travel to field locations is required (5+ nights/month). The position emphasizes field leadership rather than office-based management. Preferred education is a Bachelor's degree; alternative is 10+ years of applicable industry experience. Must be able to travel across the district and spend significant time at branch locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 10+ years of industry experience in mining, aggregate, conveying, or industrial supply
- 5+ years of proven leadership experience managing teams in sales, operations, or multi-site environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to foster a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment
- Experience supporting or implementing sales processes, forecasting tools, and strategic account planning
- Ability to coach and develop teams, hold people accountable, and lead through influence rather than authority
- Comfortable working in the field, conducting joint customer visits, and spending regular time at branch locations
- Strong operational understanding, including warehouse workflows, customer service, and product application
- High level of integrity, humility, and professionalism; leads by example
- Systems-minded with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements
- Motivated by purpose, service, and team success rather than individual recognition or compensation
- Approachable and steady under pressure; able to navigate diverse customer and employee personalities
- Organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities across a wide geographic territory
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, southern Minnesota, and Missouri (approximately 5+ nights/month)
- Adaptable, eager to learn ISSI’s culture, processes, and tools, and able to onboard quickly
- Confident presenter able to deliver clear, persuasive communication to internal teams and external customers
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess situations, make decisions, and follow through effectively
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