Area Sales Manager

Oversee all functions of the LIDS Sports Group stores and associates within a given geographic area to include DRIVING sales, controlling expenses with emphasis on developing store associates through training and accountability.

DRIVE Sales
Consistently ensure maximum sales results through effective store visits.
Create a selling culture, through review of training on selling techniques with all associates, and consistent feedback and documentation of results.
To hold store associates accountable to meet or exceed Company sales standards.
Ensure adherence to the guidelines in the Brand Visual guide, including proper merchandising, signage and store cleanliness, in all stores supervised.
Prepare and/or review periodic reports to maximize sales, identify trends, and minimize loss.
Must be able to perform essential functions of all store positions.
Protect Company assets within guidelines of all policies.
Consistently ensure responsibility in expense control through effective store visits.
Review and edit store work schedules to provide for proper store coverage at all times, within the guidelines for wage control set by the Company.
Take appropriate action to ensure that asset losses are minimized and budgetary requirements are met.
Perform proper documentation and record keeping per the Operations P&P Manual while complying with all state and federal laws, including validation of cash management and completion of Store Visit Reports.
Research store discrepancies and analyze reports. Respond to all store level issues in a timely manner.
Manage store associates through impactful store visits, use of Training Programs, goal setting (for sales and tasks), and regular follow up, in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Take an active role in the development of the Store Manager, including administering the Training Program as well as ongoing training to prepare associates for the next level.
Provide consistent, documented appraisal of store’s performance and work to give feedback on areas of strength and opportunity while keeping in line with Company objectives.
Actively recruit within the market to build a strong bench of candidates and a solid succession plan. Develop Store Managers in the skills of recruiting and training to continually strengthen the talents and results in the market.
In addition, the Store Manager carries out employment terminations following approval from the Regional Director and Human Resources.
Communicate consistently to ensure compliance of all store associates established company policies, procedures and guidelines including, but not limited to, safekeeping of company inventory, funds and property.

Four year degree in business or a related field and one year relevant experience or; two year degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience or; Established ability to produce sales results, while minimizing loss.
Proven aptitude to perform independently with minimal supervision.
Proven supervisory skills, with capacity to deliver training material and assess retention.
Ability to operate a computer, as well as maneuver relative software programs.
Possess a valid driver’s license, certificate of auto insurance coverage, and the ability to drive an automobile.
Extensive travel (up to 90%) in a given geographic area. Ability and willingness to travel overnight for training and/or business meetings.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.