Area Manager, Management Retail & Store Manager

Build the Future with Us — Forge & Build is Hiring an Area Manager

At Equipment Share, we’re not just filling a role —
we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before
. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

Forge & Build is hiring an Area Manager in the La Crosse, WI area, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. The Area Manager drives multi-store operations, overseeing sales, profitability, inventory, and expense management. This leader directs store teams, fosters company culture, and upholds safety standards while executing growth strategies aligned with corporate initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities
:
Store Managers

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and offers overtime pay after working 40 hours. (Includes working weekends)

• Effectively communicate and support values and culture through acting as the liaison between store teams and corporate headquarters, communicating company priorities and providing feedback on challenges.
• Lead by example and inspire others to perform to their highest potential, and cultivate culture and values through assigned stores.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve or exceed sales targets, profit and loss goals, and company objectives.
• Ensure operational excellence standards are met in all stores through adhering to company policies, visual merchandising standards, and operating procedures.
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws within assigned stores.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate store managers, fostering a high-performance team environment and building talent pipelines.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess operational efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Address performance issues through effective coaching and leadership.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns using excellent customer service skills.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures while complying with legal regulations.
• Conduct reviews and performance evaluations as necessary to produce positive results. Assist location personnel in training for all system requirements.
• Ensure maximum performance and execution of strategies and initiatives across multiple locations.
• Analyze financial reports, manage budgets, control inventory, and maximize revenue streams.
• Conduct monthly profit and loss reviews with Store Managers to understand their locations and business trends.
• Identify and recommend areas for improvement and future revenue opportunities and estimate profit projections.
• Effectively, clearly and accurately communicate information to keep store managers informed of issues. Provide action items to improve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Responsible for multi-store operations, including inventory management, working with vendors to drive sales and profitability, merchandising, and maintaining store and yard standards.
• Implement, execute, and maintain all company operational changes throughout the store.
• Identify areas of conflict and determine and implement the appropriate solution for the situation.
• Establish reasonable and measurable goals with well defined expectations for the store leadership.

Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals — tech supports you, and you drive us forward.

We’re a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders. And we’re looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.

• Monthly Family Dinner Night — We treat you and your family to dinner every month,…