The Brinks Company

Area Director

The Brinks Company$118K — $148K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in operations management
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • 3+ years in business development
  • 2+ years managing P&L and KPIs
  • Valid firearms permit or ability to obtain one
  • Valid guard card or ability to obtain one
  • Must be at least 21 years old

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to optimize market logistics
  • Ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient operations
  • Manage customer relationships and ensure service delivery
  • Oversee risk management and loss prevention measures
  • Develop and coach team leaders across branches
  • Act as liaison between market leadership and corporate partners
  • Drive accountability for financial and operational results
  • Foster a culture of engagement and accountability
  • Travel regularly within the assigned market for operational leadership

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work remotely
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in succession planning
  • Access to a positive employee relations culture
Full Job Description

Pay Range:

​(Minimum to mid pay range specific to (OHI,DEL,NY,CA,CO,WA,MD,CT,IL,NV,,KY,MI,NJ,ME,MO,MA,MT)

118,600.00 - 148,200.00 USD Annual

Job Description

Overall Job Summary: The Area Director (AD) is responsible for reaching the Sales and Profit goals in the assigned Area by creating a cross-functional plan to deliver the Best Customer Experience.

The AD is dedicated to building exceptional teams and supporting their ongoing professional development. They work with succession planning, talent and leadership development and structured performance management for  Branch Managers based on results, values, and leadership.

The AD oversees all lines of business across multiple mid-sized branch locations. Additionally, the AD supports the Regional Vice President of Operations in achieving both short-term and long-term business and financial objectives for the designated market. This role guides Branch/General Managers, Cash Logistics Managers, and Route Leaders in operations, finance, HR, safety, logistics, and security. The AD  will have a blend of functional operations and business development responsibilities. This position functions in an armed environment. This role involves enforcing rules to safeguard Brink's property and premises, its customers' assets, and the safety of everyone on site.

This role offers the flexibility to work remotely; however, you must reside within the designated area for the position.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to effectively organize market logistics, drive execution discipline, and develop a high-performing, product-driven organization across all service lines.

  • Ensure market excellence by delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality operations that position Brink’s as the highest-value provider of Cash-in-Transit, ATM, Coin, Currency, Check, and CompuSafe services within the market.

  • Own customer performance and relationships by partnering with Branch and leadership to ensure service delivery, issue resolution, contract compliance, and continuous improvement aligned to customer expectations.

  • Proactively manage risk and loss prevention, ensuring consistent execution of safety, security, and compliance standards to reduce workers’ compensation claims, prevent security losses, and protect employees, customers, and company assets.

  • Lead, coach, and develop Branch Managers, Cash Logistics Managers, and Route Logistics Leaders, with a strong focus on performance management, succession planning, engagement, and accountability.

  • Serve as the primary operational liaison between market leadership and corporate partners (Operations, IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Risk, and Security) to ensure alignment, clear communication, and effective execution of enterprise initiatives.

  • Drive financial and operational results by holding leaders accountable for achieving short- and long-term business objectives, productivity targets, service metrics, and budget commitments.

  • Establish and sustain a culture of accountability and engagement, fostering positive employee relations, consistent leadership behaviors, and a work environment aligned with Brink’s values and operational standards.

  • Travel regularly within the assigned market (approximately 40–70%) to maintain strong field presence, operational visibility, and direct leadership engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 7 years operations experience

  • Minimum of 5 years management experience

  • Minimum of 3 years business development experience

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing profit & loss and key performance indicators

  • A valid fire arms permit or ability to pass applicable firearms licensing requirements

  • A valid guard card or ability obtain a guard card or any other required licenses

  • Must be 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Banking industry experience

  • Money processing management experience 

  • Large market experience

  • Working knowledge of Lean/Process Improvement methodologies

  • Bachelor’s degree

Job Status: Salary, Exempt


What’s Next?

Thank you for considering applying for a job at Brink’s. To be considered for this position, you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature.

Upon completion of the application process, you will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. We will review all candidates and notify you of your status should we deem you fit for a job. Thank you again for your interest in a career at Brink’s. For more information about future career opportunities, join our talent network, like our Facebook page or Follow us on X.

About The Brinks Company

The Brinks Company is a global leader in security and protection services. The company provides a wide range of security solutions, including armored transportation, cash management, ATM services, and security systems. Brinks operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 60,000 employees. The company's mission is to provide its customers with the highest level of security and protection, and it has a long history of innovation and excellence in the security industry. Brinks is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and support the communities in which it operates.
Learn more about The Brinks Company
Size
72,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$16 million
Founded
1859
5 Year Trend
+6.8%
Revenue
$3.6 billion
NASDAQ

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