Area Leader ( Manager)

Area Leader Trainee ResponsibilitiesThe Area Leader is responsible for directly driving sales and profits for a multi-unit area of store locations. Oversees and ensures that the overall condition of all stores comply with company standards including but not limited to cleanliness, food services, store and food sanitation, customer service and merchandising - thereby maximizing store profitability, expense control, inventory levels and shortage control - assures every experience is fast, friendly, and delicious. The Area Leader fosters a coaching environment where team members want to excel and are recognized for their achievements.Drives sales and profits for a large scope of high volume, complex locationsCoachesdevelops General Managers on establishing plans to help them achieve goalsConducts regular store visits in accordance with Playbook to ensure compliance with all company policies and proceduresEnsures that all labor management tools are effectively implemented and that labor targets are achieved. Ensures that allocated store staffing hours are properly scheduled to provide the best level of customer serviceConducts, attends, and actively participates in monthly regional meetings as per the PlaybookEngages with merchandising team to suggest ways to increase sales, expand markets, and promote businessPlans and implements marketing campaigns and sales promotions, and oversees merchandise displays to meet all operational excellence goalsMonitors all store activities to ensure that customers receive exceptional customer serviceBuilds strong, sales focused teams through recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching to develop top performing team membersCoaches and supervises team members in all store responsibilitiesCoaches and assists team members on how to handle difficult and complicated situations, including employee disciplinary actionEnsures all human resources policies and procedures are timely and accurately administered, including performance reviews, compensation transactions, new-hires, terminations, leaves, employee relations, safety and legal compliance mattersEncourages and champions multi-unit store locations in providing friendly customer service in greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and concernsServes customers by maintaining our philosophy, supported by a value proposition that every experience will be fast, friendly, and deliciousMaintains 100% in-stock operational excellence on top selling itemsEnsures store operations are current on product offerings and promotionsFollows company dress code standards as applicable to Area LeadersPerforms any other duties as needed for effective and efficient operations of assigned store locationsEnsures work attendance in compliance with Company expectations. QualificationsEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years of management experience required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Knowledge and SkillsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to read, review, and interpret financial statements and other reports and documents to affect change. Demonstrated skills in leadership and customer service. Demonstrated ability to develop and promote team members. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are required. Proficient accounting skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and work with minimum supervision. Knowledge of PDIVerifoneTopaz preferred. Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance on a ladder andor stool, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds; push or pull up to 128 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential functions are job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation. All the responsibilities listed above are considered essential job functions to this position.Advertising DescriptionAdvertising DescriptionArea Leader Trainee - Retail Sales Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will directly oversee 12-14 store locations? Do you take pride in training your employees in order for them to be able to provide exceptional customer service? As a valued member of the team, you'll witness first-hand why we have the best customers and employees around!What we bring:A focus and dedication to your success! We are committed to our Area Leader training program participants receiving proper training through our in-depth training program that typically lasts 12 months.The career growth potential in this position is incredible! The Area Leader position results in a key operation role. Within 2-5 years, AL's can take their career paths in many directions suited to their career pany vehicle for business use as an Area Leader upon being appointed to take over a district.Our benefits include:401K Plan (US only)RRSP Plan (Canada only)Paid PTO PlansCoverage in medical, dental, life, and vision insurances availableMonthly bonusincentive potentialTuition ReimbursementAdoption Assistance (US only)What you bring:Staffing, training, and supervising Store LeadersImplementing merchandising programs, controlling cash and inventory, motivating and teambuilding, and promoting excellent customer serviceA focus on profit and loss management including budget planning, maximizing sales, and controlling expenses.Setting performance goals and objectives while monitoring results with upper managementA 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or 5+ years of experience managing district or regional operations for retailcommercial, or a large single commercial store with multiple managers and 100+ employees.The ability to relocate upon completion of trainingA valid Driver's License from the state of residence while maintaining automotive liability insurance during course of employment.The ability to multi-task, being self-motivated, perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.If you enjoy working as a multi-unit operations manager, then this is the position for you. Having previous multi-unit management experience is preferred. If you are ready to join an industry leader, apply 7-Eleven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Created: 2025-02-07