Area Manager

Current Opening:

No current openings, but we are accepting applications for future openings.
 

Elwood Staffing is seeking an energetic, results-oriented manager and leader with staffing industry experience. If you want to work for a company that recognizes and rewards success and achievement, and are looking for a career with one of America’s fastest growing private staffing companies, then Elwood Staffing may have a great opportunity for you!

We are looking for top-notch candidates for Area Manager who have a proven track record of success in driving both top and bottom-line growth, a passion for this industry, and the desire to truly make a difference.

The Area Manager directs and controls all activities related to meeting budgeted financial goals for the defined territory. The following are key responsibilities of an Area Manager:

• Select, orient, train, develop, coach, and counsel sales and branch management employees, and provide strategic leadership to promote growth within the territory. 
   

• Determine revenue, gross profit, and net profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas; project expected sales volume and profit for existing and new services; analyze trends and results; establish pricing strategies; monitor costs and competition. 
   

• Maintain relationships with customers by organizing and developing specific customer-relations programs; sustain rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits, exploring specific needs, and anticipating new opportunities.

Relocation assistance provided for the right candidate.

Submit Resume - Please include a copy of your resume (in Word or .pdf format) AND salary history with your response.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in the staffing industry

• Previous multi-unit/branch responsibility

• P&L accountability 

• A Bachelor's degree in a business discipline is preferred

The following abilities are essential for the successful Area Manager candidate: 

• Able to function effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment 

• Possess "big business vision/small business competence" 

• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills

• Able to lead aggressive growth and to help the company move to its next level and beyond

• High level of self-motivation and sense of urgency 

• Self-disciplined and able to function independently 

• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities 

• Communicate effectively and tactfully (both verbally and written) to all levels internally and externally 

• Ability to understand and analyze basic financial statements (sales reports, P&L) 

• Personal computer knowledge and ability to use technology essential