Area Manager, Retail Retail & Store Manager

Job Description

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH TOP 3 INVENTORY COMPANIES
The Area Manager may delegate a smaller portion of his/her authority to other qualified personnel but does not relinquish his/her responsibility/ownership. The position is primarily a field position and not necessarily an office position. His/her primary function is to provide oversight and “hands‑on” intervention of all field operations while administering corporate policies.

• Oversight and ownership for day-to-day operations
• Experience in working independently with minimal supervision.
• MUST attend all inventories at various times of the day and night based on customer needs.
• Ensure all district personnel is fluent in inventory mechanics, amiable in nature and in line with company standards, practices, and goals.
• Instill and maintain field equipment and company vehicles.
• Control all expenses using business plans and projecting ROI.
• Track and maintain field equipment and company vehicles.
• Complete daily/weekly office duties assigned by upper management, and all other tasks as assigned, as needed.
• Train team members on proper customer service, inventory controls, and communication skills; address team members’ performance issues; identify and develop promo-team members.

• 4-8 hours on average (we commit to being on-site until job completion) of stepping up on step stools, kneeling, standing, and stooping down to count merchandise from top to bottom shelves. (It is not permitted to sit on step stools).
• Frequent reaching and stretching to view merchandise. (Duration varies based on customer type).
• Step stools must be lifted off the floor and carried, not dragged, from location to location.
• Accurately counting inventory at grocery stores, retails stores, or warehouses.
• Entering data into a handheld data collection device (10-key data entry) accompanied by a handheld scanner.

• Enforce all company policies and procedures utilizing the most recent updates provided by Headquarters.
• Maintains a positive attitude, demonstrating passion, optimism, and a sense of urgency to deliver results.
• Pre‑inventory contacts/calls with scheduled stores 1-2 weeks out.
• Provide contact information and answer any questions/concerns from store management.
• Resolve and confirm resolutions with the store manager as needed.
• Review previous week’s projections for goal results. Empower the team through positive feedback and constructive solutions for improvement.
• Transport team members to and from inventories when necessary.
• Ensure the district’s need for people, equipment, supplies, and transportations are in place for the next 6 months of deployment.
• Scheduling of accounts and staff to maximize execution.
• Monitor and improve the performance of all team members every week.
• Hire, train, and motivate auditors to meet district needs.

• Multiple locations

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Relocation assistance

PICS Inventory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

To provide our customers the most accurate inventory in an acceptable time frame and at a fair rate while developing our employees in an environment that fosters professionalism, team work and mutual respect.