Area Market Leader

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Position Title : Area Market Leader

Department : Stores

Reports To : Regional Sales Director

Supervisor Responsibilities : Yes

Status : Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary : In partnership with the Regional Sales Director, Store Market Leaders are responsible for leading a group of SSG stores to grow sales and achieve KPI benchmarks through regular support, communication, coaching, and development.

Market Leaders develop and maintain an exceptionally trained home store team that can operate autonomously, allowing for regular travel to the stores under their leadership.

A strong emphasis is placed on leading by example, accompanied with a servant mentality to :

Lead and Develop the Store Team

• Effectively manage time to ensure focus is centered on supporting the store market.
• Attract, hire, retain, and develop a team that is driven and goal oriented.
• Foster a culture that encourages and rewards growth from within.
• Mentor Store Managers through regular coaching.
• Provide ongoing development opportunities that strengthen leadership skills for the Store Manager team.
• Stimulate a fun, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Drive Sales Performance and Business

• With clear, concise communication and follow-up.
• Analyze sales performance and initiate strategies to motivate and achieve success.
• Reinforce daily planning habits to grow salesmanship strength.
• Support the Regional Sales Director to increase revenue through strong partnership with the outside sales team.

Maintain Standards of Excellence

• Reinforce exceptional store experiences, built on strong partnerships through purposeful conversations.
• Maintain a high visual standard of merchandising display techniques and well-kept store environments.
• Regularly visit stores and identify / report areas for improvement. Follow up to ensure progress.
• Manage and execute regular store inventories.
• Lead by example, serving as the role model in all aspects and functions of the business including personal conduct, appearance, and attendance.

Working for SSG will provide you with :

• An organization which is built on its people, where every person truly matters
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Excellent benefits package, including vacation pay, sick time, health, dental, vision, 401k retirement plan with a company match, and great discounts on exclusive haircare products
• Partnership with a dynamic team of leaders in a fun, exciting industry
• Opportunity for personal growth and career advancement

Requirements

Who you are :

• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience supervising multiple direct reports.
• You have a proven track record of team growth and development
• Previous multi-unit management experience is required
• You have a background in the beauty industry
• You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and clear-thinking skills
• You’re a confident leader and decision-maker
• You possess solid financial analysis skills
• You’re organized and enjoy managing multiple projects at the same time
• You’re willing to be hands on and lead by example
• You have a proven track record of job stability / tenure
• You’re successful at building and maintaining relationships
• You have the ability to travel

This position will require regular market travel by car and can include overnight visits up to 50% of the time.

This job description / ad is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SSG is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with SSG without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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