Area Leader – Corporate Operations

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama seeks an Area Leader to oversee 12-14 store locations, train Store Leaders, and implement merchandising programs. You will control cash, inventory, and expenses while driving sales and customer service excellence across districts.

The role requires relocation after completing a 12-month Area Leader training program and involves managing a district operations function with leadership and strategic budgeting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have proven multi-unit retail/operations leadership experience.
• Strong budget management and cost-control skills.
• Excellent customer service mindset with team-building ability.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee 12-14 store locations.
• Staff, train, and supervise Store Leaders.
• Implement merchandising programs across districts.
• Control cash and inventory to maximize profitability.
• Motivate employees and build cohesive teams.
• Promote excellent customer service and experiences.
• Manage profit and loss, including budget planning and expense control.
• Set performance goals and monitor results with upper management.
• Complete Area Leader training program and relocate upon completion.

Skills

Multi-Unit Management Experience

Budget Planning

Customer Service Excellence

Team Building

Performance Goal Setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

• Directly oversee 12-14 store locations
• Staff, train, and supervise Store Leaders
• Implement merchandising programs
• Control cash and inventory
• Motivate employees and build teams
• Promote excellent customer service
• Manage profit and loss, including budget planning, maximizing sales, and controlling expenses
• Set performance goals and objectives
• Monitor results with upper management
• Complete the Area Leader training program, typically lasting 12 months
• Relocate upon completion of training and assume a district operations role

Requirements

• A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in a related field OR 5+ years of experience managing district or regional operations for retail/commercial, or a large single commercial store with multiple managers and 100+ employees
• Ability to relocate upon completion of training
• Valid Driver's License from the state of residence
• Must maintain automotive liability insurance during course of employment
• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated
• Ability to perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Previous multi-unit management experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in managing multiple store locations, with a focus on team building, customer service excellence, and effective budget management. Proven ability to implement merchandising programs and achieve performance goals while ensuring operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Multi-Unit Management Experience
• Budget Planning
• Customer Service Excellence
• Team Building
• Performance Goal Setting

Hard Skills

• Inventory Control
• Profit and Loss Management
• Merchandising Programs Implementation
• Staff Training and Supervision
• Sales Maximization

Soft Skills

• Motivational Leadership
• Self-Motivation
• Multi-Tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Automotive Liability Insurance

Industry Keywords

• Retail Operations
• District Operations
• Commercial Store Management
• Employee Supervision