Area Manager

WIS International; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Referral bonuses

On-the-job training

Safe work environments

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid travel

Diverse and inclusive employer

Job summary

WIS International is seeking an Area Manager in Wilkes-Barre, PA to lead inventory events and ensure top performance. The role emphasizes staffing, safety, accuracy, and service while coordinating with district leadership.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in inventory or warehouse settings, strong leadership, and availability for flexible hours. This is a full-time salaried position with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent of experience and education.
• Minimum 5 years in an inventory, retail or warehouse role.
• Strong people and team leadership with proven hiring and coaching ability.
• Experience managing payroll, expenses and productivity to drive results.
• Ability to work varied hours including early mornings or late nights.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.
• MVR check and QVD eligibility where driving is required; valid driver’s license needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate and lead a team of inventory professionals during events.
• Drive customer service through productivity, accuracy and professionalism.
• Collaborate with district and regional leadership to develop staff.

Skills

People leadership

Team leadership

Recruiting

Training & development

Deadline & urgency focus

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting

Area Manager - Wilkes Barre, PA

Full Time- Salaried

Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000

Perks of Working with WIS

• Career Growth: WIS is committed to creating opportunities for those who aspire for more. We are always looking for amazing candidates to grow into new and larger roles!
• Referral bonuses: Get paid for referring friends to WIS!
• On-the-job paid training and ongoing development
• Commitment to safe work environments
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance available at competitive rates
• MyTime paid vacation
• Opportunities for paid travel
• Diverse and inclusive employer committed to your success

WIS Area Manager Job Preview

Area Managers are vital in reinforcing our company's commitment to our people and team development and works directly with District and Regional Leadership to ensure our people remain our strongest asset! The Area Manager provides hands on leadership in a competitive, structured, energetic and demanding work environment in a broad array of inventory events. The position is directly responsible for successfully planning, organizing, coordinating and leading a team of inventory professionals during inventory events. The Area Manager is a key driver of our customer service through satisfying Productivity, Accuracy, Length of Inventory measurements and upholding strong professional standards and exceptional customer service.

What can YOU bring to the Team? SPIRIT!

• Service – Deliver excellence in everything you do.
• Pride - Do the right thing, the first time!
• Integrity - Strong work ethic, accountable, and honest. Safe behaviors, always!
• Results – Execute your role with urgency and accuracy.
• Innovation - Eager to learn new skills! Excited to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork - Reliable and motivated part of an excellent team, your success is our success!

Position Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent of experience and education

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an Inventory role, retail or warehouse position, that exhibits professionalism, sense of urgency, soft skills, and the strong ability to work with others
• Strong people and team leadership skills with a proven track record of recruiting, hiring, training and developing talent for future bench strength
• Assures solid in-event financial results through proper payroll management, expense control and a focus on growing employee performance to increase production

• Ability to work varied, non-traditional hours, including early morning or late night shifts, as well as flexible schedules.

• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background check (investigative consumer report) and drug screening
• Must be able to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and meet Company Qualified Van Driver (QVD) eligibility requirements where driving is an essential function of the role
• Where applicable, must maintain a valid driver's license and meet Company fleet driver requirements to support District or Regional business needs

Working Conditions:

This position requires frequent travel via automobile and air and the ability to adapt to changing working conditions, such as standing and sitting for long periods of time, as well as frequent walking. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work 10-12 hour shifts regularly.

Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), WIS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to effectively perform the essential functions of the job.

For more information on WIS, visit our website at www.wisintl.com

WIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer,

committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.