Retail Area Manager
The Guitar Center Company · Peachtree City, Georgia, US
The Area Manager is responsible for leading the performance of between 2 and 5 retail stores within a defined district. This new leadership position is fully...
Job description
The Area Manager is responsible for leading the performance of between 2 and 5 retail stores within a defined district. This new leadership position is fully focused on management — building teams of sales associates and teachers that achieve results. The Area Manager will drive sales, rentals, and lessons performance, develop store-level leaders and associates, and ensure operational standards are met across their cluster. Reporting to the District Manager, the Area Manager has multi-unit P&L responsibility for sales, margin, and EBITDA. Sales & Financial Performance: - Own P&L results for their assigned store cluster of 2-5 locations. - Deliver sales, margin, and EBITDA targets across product sales, rentals, and lessons. - Analyze KPIs at store and associate level; develop action plans, set clear expectations for individual contributors, and hold teams accountable. - Ensure execution of promotions, seasonal campaigns, and upsell initiatives. Talent Leadership: - Directly manage part-time and full-time retail associates and teachers across multiple stores. - Recruit, hire, onboard and train strong talent. - Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management. - Foster a...