Area Manager

Retail Services WIS Corporation•Wilkes-Barre, PA

12d•$55,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Area Manager provides hands-on leadership across inventory events in a competitive, structured, energetic, and demanding work environment. The role plans, organizes, coordinates, and leads a team of inventory professionals, and works directly with District and Regional Leadership to support team development. The Area Manager drives customer service by meeting productivity, accuracy, and inventory-duration measures while upholding professional standards and delivering exceptional customer service. The position also supports event financial results through payroll management, expense control, and improving employee performance to increase production. The work involves frequent travel by automobile and air, varied and non-traditional hours, and regular shifts of 10–12 hours. Working conditions may change and include extended periods of standing or sitting and frequent walking. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
At least five years of experience in an inventory, retail, or warehouse role demonstrating professionalism, urgency, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with others.
Strong people and team leadership skills, with a proven record of recruiting, hiring, training, and developing talent.
Ability to work varied, non-traditional hours, including early morning or late night shifts, and flexible schedules.
Willingness to undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Ability to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Record check and meet Company Qualified Van Driver eligibility requirements where driving is an essential function.
Where applicable, a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Company fleet driver requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, and lead a team of inventory professionals during inventory events.
Work with District and Regional Leadership to support employees and team development.
Meet productivity, accuracy, and length-of-inventory measurements while maintaining professional standards and exceptional customer service.
Manage payroll and expenses to support strong financial results during inventory events.
Develop employee performance to increase production.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop talent for future bench strength.