Area Manager - PR

Salary Starting at

$50,700.00/Yearly

External Job Description

AREA MANAGER  OverviewThe Area Manager (AM) is responsible for ensuring reliable and accurate inventory counts in support of and at the direction of the District Manager. This role plans, maps out, and executes inventory events to ensure exceptional service to our customers. The AM assists and supports the training and development of all district employees in order to build productivity within the district.

As part of building a strong bench of leadership within the District, the AM will act as the Manager on Duty when the District Manager is away from work. The AM plays a critical role in the retention and stability of our hourly workforce—living the example of our SPIRIT values. 

The AM will be responsible to train, develop and mentor the Inventory Supervisors who report directly to them, fostering a strong and engaged team environment. A successful AM must assist in the ownership of delivering an exceptional final product to the customer while being an active participant in the positive financial performance of the district.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Builds high performing teams by identifying top talent, providing training, feedback, and ongoing development of Inventory Supervisors (with a significant focus on New and Level 1 Inventory Supervisors) as well as all Inventory Associates
• Always leads by example and ensures all associates are demonstrating our SPIRIT values at all times.
• Leads on-site inventories at various customer locations, utilizing standardized processes to achieve operational excellence (accuracy, productivity, efficiency, on-time completion, etc.)
• Always demonstrates safe behaviours and ensures the safety of all members of the team.
• Successfully completes all inventory pre-planning tasks to ensure operational excellence.  
• Manages inventory flow plans, effectively directs and guides Inventory Associates and Inventory Supervisors during the inventory process. 
• Assists with the planning and execution of District travel and equipment logistics.
• Assists with the development, training, onboarding, and retention of all employees.
• Exhibits exemplary customer service, including but not limited to, professional and timely communication, sense of urgency, and ensuring operational excellence. 
• Maintains positive relationships with customers, employees, and businesses alike, always enhancing our reputation in the marketplace.
• Conducts pre-inventory visits (PIV) with customer management and reviews logistics during field environment visits.
• In order to foster strong work/life balance across the district, the AM will work scheduled Manager on Duty shifts as requested by the District Manager or Regional Director.
• Demonstrates success as a Manager on Duty (MOD) with responsibilities ranging from scheduling, performance management, logistics, equipment management, working with Key Account Management and more.
• Supports District and Regional Leadership in additional tasks that include, but are not limited to driver certification, training, equipment acquisition, vehicle maintenance, etc.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education/Experience: Associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education in lieu of degree. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an inventory role, or similar retail position, that exhibits professionalism, sense of urgency, soft skills, and leadership.

Computer Skills:  PC proficiency; working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and/or may be required to meet the fleet driver requirements depending on the district or regional needs. Must be willing to submit to a background check and/or motor vehicle record check.

Language Skills: English is the primary language; however, bilingual skills may be required in some areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Physical Requirements: Must have 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.

Additional Requirements: 

• Strong people and team leadership skills with a proven track record of recruiting, hiring, and developing talent for future bench strength.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong motivation to be successful in honoring all commitments to our customers and employees, through excellent service and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work flexible schedules with varying hours in support of the district and customer commitments.

Work EnvironmentInventories take place in a field environment (warehouses, outside industries, retail stores, etc.) with extensive travel required within defined territory.

This position requires frequent travel via automobile and occasional travel by plane. Exhibits strong work-ethic while focusing on team-oriented goals and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

 

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.

 

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

WIS International endeavours to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all individuals and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you are a person with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.