Area Manager

Paycom - ATS; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking an Area Manager to maximize sales and profit across multiple Houston area stores. You will lead sales associates, recruit and train staff, and ensure adherence to non-negotiable standards of operation.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and the ability to execute training programs, with travel to locations as needed. Bilingual Spanish is preferred and will be a plus for the regional team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of multi-unit management experience.
• Sales experience is required.
• Bilingual Spanish (speaking, reading, writing).
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of multiple stores within the assigned area.
• Recruit, onboard, and train staff to meet performance targets.
• Coach and develop store teams to improve sales and customer experience.
• Monitor budgets, cash handling, and branch audits.
• Schedule staff and manage workload across locations.
• Travel extensively to supervise stores.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Training & development

Strategic planning

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

## Description**SUMMARY:** The Area Manager's role is to maximize sales and achieve profit for the stores. She or he is expected to manage through sales leadership, continuous training, development, and execution of non-negotiable standards of operation. The focus is to build and sustain a work environment staffed with engaged, high performing Sales Associates and Senior Sales Associates who create a customer experience that is second to none. Directly responsible for recruiting staff, onboarding, and training new staff members, retaining top tier talent, managing, coaching, and monitoring goal achievement to maintain sales performance for sales associate in assigned area. Analyze workload and the needs of the organizational unit. Recommend change in the number of staff. Train, develop, and motivate subordinates to improve their present performance and to prepare for higher-level jobs.**KEY COMPETENCIES:**You will be responsible for driving the results and development of the organization. To be successful in this role, you must have at least the following key competencies:* Achieve the Company's growth strategy through a blended approach of root cause analysis and action plans towards operational efficiencies and proficiencies.* Assisting in the personnel development and tactical direction of your defined area while sharing best practices with other area managers and management team.* Oversee the execution and/or coordinated roll out of new training for the Company's products or services.* Preventive maintenance of computer equipment and peripherals.* Technical Support on site to troubleshoot and/or replace equipment, peripherals, and cabling.* Perform branch audits/reviews. Verify cash & inventories for complete quality and within established limits.* Create the schedules of the sales associates according to the need of the company.* Verify/control branches cash flow under your responsibility, as well as monitor for the necessary changes.* Handling corrective actions, investigations, and terminations of employment.* Handling of any emergency in relation to the operation and safety of the sales associates and branches.* All other responsibilities, duties, and authority usually accorded to and expected of an Area Operation & Sales Manager in a similarly sized company in the consumer business and such other responsibilities.**Work Demands*** Strong leadership, communication, technical, logical, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.* Ability to learn new applications and systems. Ability to influence staff to learn and improve performance.* Strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent written & verbal communication skills.* Ability to process complex time sensitive data and information from multiple sources, make decisions and communicate actions. Ability to manage to meet strict deadlines and budget criteria.* Ability and initiative to work extra hours as projects and deadlines dictate.**Physical Demands*** Stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Stoop or kneel. Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.* Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.* Driving long distances to supervise area stores. Travel extensively by car, exposed to weather conditions.## Qualifications**KEY REQUIREMENTS:**Minimum experience and requirements:* High school diploma, GED or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.* Minimum of 1-3 years multi-unit managing experience preferred.* Sales experience is necessary.* Bilingual Spanish speaking, reading, and writing.* Money Transfer Industry or related knowledge is preferable.* Ability to work independently and lead a sales team.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, etc.).