Retail Store Area Manager

Position Summary:

As a Retail Area Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple retail stores within a designated market. You will be responsible for ensuring that each store meets sales goals, maintains high levels of customer satisfaction, and operates efficiently. You will be required to travel to each store within your market regularly and provide support to each store's management team to ensure they have the resources they need to meet their objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement sales strategies that meet or exceed sales and productivity goals for each store in the division.
• Promotes and secures orders from existing customers through a relationship-based approach,
• Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures including safety guidelines
• Create and build long lasting relationships with your customers, Manage, and maintain positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and local community leaders within your district
• Develop new customer accounts within each respective market (Orlando and Las Vegas) from a marketing perspective to produce foot traffic for retail stores
• Partner with marketing team for collateral to increase brand awareness in each respective markets.
• Provide weekly and monthly operational feedback as well partnering with VP, Retail Operations
• Provide leadership and support to store managers within your district, including training, coaching, and performance management
• Monitor and manage inventory levels for each store within your district to ensure product availability and minimize stock loss. Facilitate yearly inventory cycle count.
• Analyze financial and operational reports for each store to identify areas for improvement and take corrective action as needed

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• 5+ years of experience in a retail management role, with demonstrated success in driving sales and profitability
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience managing multiple stores and teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data to identify areas for improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned district
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships and generate sales in person
• Possess good judgement skills
• Successful presentation and problem-solving skills
• Maintain sales materials and current product knowledge
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Accurate and professional written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Driven to meet goals and generate results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, and ability to use Point of Sales System (POS)

Minimum Requirements:

• Work requires significant local and regional travel to current clients, which requires a valid state driver's license in good standing
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule (weekends, nights, occasional overnight travel)

Education Required:

• High School diploma or GED required