AREA MANAGER

Grower Direct Farms Inc; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell Phone reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Fuel allowance

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Grower Direct Farms Inc is seeking an Area Manager in Naugatuck, CT to lead 8–12 retail locations within the assigned territory. You will drive merchandising execution, labor productivity, and profitability while partnering with Regional Managers and store leadership.

Responsibilities include supervising Field Supervisors, conducting weekly coaching, staffing planning, audits, and ensuring safety and SOP compliance. A strong leader with excellent communication and travel readiness is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years retail operations leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple locations.
• Experience supervising leaders.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Field Supervisors.
• Drive labor productivity and store execution.
• Coordinate staffing and store visits.
• Develop leadership talent and conduct performance evaluations.
• Prepare operational reports and territory reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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AREA MANAGER

REGULAR FULL TIME Naugatuck, CT, US

Salary Range: $46,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Area Manager

Department:Retail Merchandising Operations

Reports To:Regional Manager

Direct Reports: Field Supervisors, Merchandisers

Territory: Naugatuck, CT | 8–12 Retail Locations around Naugatuck, CT

Position Summary

The Area Manager is responsible for the overall operational and financial performance of an assigned territory consisting of approximately 8–12 retail locations. Through direct leadership of Field Supervisors, the Area Manager ensures exceptional merchandising execution, labor productivity, customer satisfaction, employee development, and financial performance.

The Area Manager serves as the primary business leader for the territory and partners closely with Regional Managers, retail customers, Human Resources, Transportation, and Operations to achieve company objectives.

Leadership

• Directly supervise Field Supervisors.
• Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Develop leadership talent.
• Drive employee engagement.
• Resolve employee relations concerns.

Business Management

Manage overall territory performance including:

• Labor hours
• Shrink
• Payroll accuracy
• Store coverage
• Seasonal staffing

Responsible for meeting territory objectives related to:

• Payroll budget
• Sales support
• Shrink reduction
• Profitability

Staffing

• Recruit Field Supervisors.
• Interview candidates.
• Build seasonal staffing plans.

Operational Excellence

Ensure consistent execution of:

• Inventory management
• Safety compliance
• Company SOPs

Conduct regular operational audits.

Customer Relationship Management

Serve as primary contact for:

• Store Managers
• Retail leadership

Resolve escalated operational concerns while identifying opportunities to strengthen customer partnerships.

Territory Planning

• Allocate labor resources.
• Prioritize store visits.
• Coordinate seasonal transitions.
• Support promotional events.
• Adjust staffing based on business demand.

Performance Management

Review and coach Field Supervisors using operational metrics.

Monitor:

• Sales support
• Shrink
• Store presentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with:

• Regional Manager
• Operations Leadership

Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare operational reports.
• Conduct territory reviews.
• Support annual planning.

Performance Expectations

Responsible for territory performance including:

• Budgeted labor hours
• Payroll accuracy
• Territory profitability
• Shrink reduction
• Store execution scores
• Employee retention
• Safety performance
• Leadership development
• Operational compliance

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years retail operations leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple locations.
• Experience supervising leaders.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned territory.
• $7.50 Cell Phone reimbursement for every pay period worked
• Mileage reimbursement
• Fuel allowance
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with our Company Policy