Gary Hayes
District Manager (AVAILABLE TO RELOCATE)
Round Lake,IL
Summary
Dynamic District Manager with a proven track record at Circle K, recognized for leadership excellence. Expert in P&L oversight and team development, driving significant sales growth and operational improvements. Adept at change management, I successfully enhanced productivity and retention across multiple locations, fostering a culture of high performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Circle K
Lisle, IL
12.2015 - Current
- Recognized with DM leadership award for FY25 while achieving rank of #3 among 36 districts
- Oversaw P&L and budget management for 23 C-Store/Food Service locations.
- Oversaw adherence to food safety regulations and maintained kitchen and inventory standards in 15 food service locations.
- Ensured that all stores met/surpassed their monthly targets by providing guidance and support as needed.
- Used change methodologies to increase sales and led projects for increased productivity.
- Coordinated efforts with departments such as marketing, human resources, and finance to meet targets outlined by executive management.
- Orchestrated multiple projects that enhanced sales, minimized shrinkage, boosted revenue, and elevated team retention.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
Southern Wisconsin Regional Sales, and Training Manager
Sprint by Universal Wireless
Milwaukee, WI
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Oversee P&L, training, and HR responsibilities for 26 locations, guiding 2 District Managers in Southern Wisconsin.
- Developed and launched innovative wireless bundles and programs to enhance customer experience and drive company profit.
- Directed transformation towards leadership model focused on behavioral competencies
- Coordinated creation of new company Standard Operating Procedures to articulate revised standards
- Created and implemented robust training program standards for organization
Regional Sales Manager
Thornton’s Oil LLC
Louisville, KY
03.2010 - 04.2015
- Secured Leadership Team Excellence award in 2012 and 2014 for promoting recognition, development, and retention of team members.
- Secured selection of 3 General Managers as company "Top 10" GMs in 2014 due to development expertise
- Oversaw compliance with food safety, kitchen, and inventory standards in 11 food service locations.
- Selected, developed, and guided team of regional General Managers.
Skills
- Comprehensive MS Windows skills
- P&L oversight
- Team development
- Change management
- Customer relationship management
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Team leadership
- Operational improvement
- Multi-unit management
- Performance oversight
Key Qualifications
- Over 20 years of in-depth experience in retail, leading Human Resource, Food Service, and Operations objectives.
- Sought after expert in interviewing, hiring, team development, and training.
- Spearheaded group projects to define goals, and company processes.
- Supervised teams to develop shift closeout, back room storage, and brand standards for company wide use.
- Coordinated/developed company seminars on training, and retention.
- Expert in analyzing P&Ls to detect trends, and identify areas of opportunity.
Affiliations
- Love going to concerts of my favorite bands.
- Spending time with organizations that I'm part of.
Accomplishments
- Received District Manager Leadership Award for FY25
- Received Can Cun trip in 2023 for leading North American expense reduction project.
- Multiple direct report award winners
- Received "PRIDE" award for developing/implementing retention and development programs.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
District Manager
Circle K
12.2015 - Current
Southern Wisconsin Regional Sales, and Training Manager
Sprint by Universal Wireless
05.2015 - 11.2015
Regional Sales Manager
Thornton’s Oil LLC
03.2010 - 04.2015
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