Title: District Manager I
Bentonville, AR, US, 72717
Job Description
The Walmart Refreshments District Manager provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for multiple Refreshment Services units across the United States, with responsibility for approximately $5M in annual revenue. This role is accountable for executing the Refreshment Services program with a strong focus on growth, profitability, productivity, and team development, while consistently delivering on financial commitments.
The District Manager may oversee multiple sites for one client or multiple clients. Success is measured through revenue growth, EBIT, margin performance, consumer satisfaction, client loyalty, and employee engagement.
Job Responsibilities
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Leadership & People Development
- Own the operational and financial performance of multiple accounts and units.
- Model and reinforce high standards of safety, quality, and service excellence.
- Coach, mentor, reward, and recognize team members to build a high‑performing culture.
- Identify, engage, and develop top talent across the district.
- Plan and lead district and management team meetings.
- Ensure all operations meet safety and sanitation standards.
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of proven leadership experience with P&L responsibility, preferably in hospitality, food & beverage, retail, facilities, or direct store delivery industries.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, managing complex operations, and driving financial results.
- Strong talent assessment and development capability.
- Experience interpreting and executing contract terms and identifying operational opportunities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to lead through change, including turnaround or transformation initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business or a related field preferred.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Agility (Complex Decision‑Making): Synthesizes data, experience, and insight to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
- Building People Capability (Inspiring Others): Motivates teams, drives engagement, and builds high‑performing, adaptable teams.
- Accountability for Excellence (Results Focus): Acts with urgency, drives execution, and consistently delivers results.
- Impact & Influence (Leading Through Others): Sets clear goals, holds teams accountable, and develops future leaders.
- Organizational Collaboration (Organizational Savvy): Navigates effectively across the organization to achieve outcomes.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Nearest Major Market: Fayetteville