A successful Area Market Manager creates a productive working atmosphere in our stores and hires store managers who are committed to the company’s success. Responsible for creating the overall vision for each store in their area/market, establishing benchmarks for store management teams and implementing policies and programs that will help those teams achieve their goals.

Must have multi-unit experience. 

 
Leadership Skills: 

• Keeps employees motivated, makes hard decisions and resolves conflicts. 
• Planning & Organization skills: Establishes a systematic course of action for self and others in order to accomplish objectives; determines priorities and allocates resources effectively. 
• Communicates clearly,  concisely, and accurately in order to ensure effective operations at the store and district level 
• Supports and motivates the store management team within the district to implement change that aligns with company objectives. 

Employee Development & Team Building:

• Provides employees with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities. 
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with employees in the district by understanding and addressing individual motivation, needs, and concerns. 
• Manages area-wide store management team by regularly conducting performance assessments, providing feedback, and setting challenging goals to improve performance. 
• Constantly monitors and manages district-wide management staffing levels. 

Business Requirements: 

• Regularly utilizes management information tools and analyzes financial reports to identify and address trends and issues in district performance. 
• Expected to keep and maintain budgets. Monitor P&L reports for each store and develop effective ways to fill in any gaps between actual performance and company projections. 
• Constantly reviews store environments and key performance indicators within the district to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement 

Qualifications: 

• This position requires a high level of travel. 
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to manage technology at a high level. 
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and business acumen related to Take 5. 
• Self-motivated, high energy, and a results driven individual willing to do what it takes to achieve goals and exceed expectations. 

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