Lead, motivate, train, and retain a team of part-time Merchandising Representatives and Surge staff to ensure high performance and engagement. Oversee a retail district and act as the general manager, taking full ownership of business operations and performance. Manage all aspects of staffing, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
The Area Manager provides leadership, direction and accountability for the Retail Stores Team in a designated region. They drive results through effective sales team management, customer engagement, coaching, and mentoring using business KPI’s. They are responsible for managing multiple priorities, the supervision of Store Managers, retail projects, and execution of initiatives to enhance performance, driving top-line sales with a strong focus on profitability.
Own and execute the strategic plan for your product categories, including top-line growth and contribution margin performance. Lead cross-functional collaboration across merchandising, sourcing, marketing, inventory, and logistics to optimize category health and business outcomes. Identify and eliminate bottlenecks that inhibit category growth—personally diving into execution when necessary.