Area Sales Manager - V0128

OSL Retail Services Inc•Jonesboro, GA

About The Position

OSL is a people-driven company that provides outsourced sales services for major North American companies. The Area Sales Manager leads a district averaging 7–10 retail locations, mentoring, training, and developing teams while driving sales and delivering strong customer service. The role manages and develops retail locations and their sales teams, establishes strategies for store performance, and maintains appropriate staffing. The manager visits stores in person, supports compliance with company policies and procedures, and fosters a collaborative, professional, team-first culture. The position reports directly to the Regional Sales Director.

Requirements

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to train, motivate, and manage a team.
Strong management, coaching, and leadership experience in a retail organization.
At least 2 years of multi-unit experience.
Ability to strategically recruit, select, and hire team leads and sales associates, with a sound people-management strategy.
Strong organization and planning skills, including scheduling employees and managing urgent priorities in a detail-focused, results-driven manner.
Strong understanding of recruitment, human resources, coaching, performance management, and state and local employment standards.
Track record of improving sales and service while maintaining high operational standards.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Flexibility to work beyond traditional business hours, including holidays, evenings, and weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage area fiscal budgets and forecast sales and retail metrics.

Responsibilities

Manage, develop, and energize a district of retail locations.
Recruit, train, assign, schedule, coach, and mentor the district sales team.
Develop strategies for high-performing and underperforming locations.
Manage staffing levels across all locations.
Follow Operations and Human Resources procedures for employee onboarding and offboarding.
Visit stores in person to build relationships and ensure employees follow policy.
Lead by example with integrity and professionalism, fostering a collaborative, open-door, team-first culture.
Drive sales and customer service while maintaining high operational standards.