Area Leader – Manager Trainee

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Retail District/Operations Manager to oversee 12–14 store locations in Maryland. You will recruit, train, and supervise Store Leaders, implement merchandising programs, and ensure excellent customer service.

You will manage cash flow and inventory, lead budget planning, maximize sales, and control expenses while setting performance goals and monitoring results with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or 5+ years of district/regional retail operations management experience.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and automotive liability insurance.
• Ability to multi-task, stay self-motivated, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 12–14 store locations directly.
• Staff, train, and supervise Store Leaders.
• Implement merchandising programs across locations.
• Control cash handling and inventory processes.
• Motivate employees and build high-performing teams.
• Promote excellent customer service and store standards.
• Manage profit and loss, including budget planning, maximizing sales, and controlling expenses.
• Set performance goals and objectives; monitor results with upper management.

Skills

Multi-Unit Management

Budget Planning

Team Building

Customer Service Excellence

Leadership

Self-Motivation

Multi-Tasking

Education

4-year degree or equivalent 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

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
• Valid Driver’s License from the state of residence
• Automotive liability insurance maintained during 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, focusing on team building, customer service excellence, and effective budget management. Proven ability to implement merchandising programs and achieve performance goals while maintaining operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Hard Skills

• Budget Management
• Inventory Control
• Merchandising Programs
• Profit and Loss Management
• Staff Training
• Store Supervision

Soft Skills

• Motivational Leadership
• Self-Motivation
• Multi-Tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Automotive Liability Insurance

Industry Keywords

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