Wave

Director, Area Stores

Wave$100K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or marketing, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years in Sales and Customer Service, especially in Telecommunications/Wireless
  • 5+ years in Management and Leadership roles
  • Advanced computer and software application skills
  • Proven ability to build strong, customer-focused teams across multiple locations

Responsibilities

  • Lead sales growth to exceed targets
  • Collaborate with local leaders for service optimization
  • Drive strategic analysis through sales forecasting
  • Recruit, train, and retain high-performing talent
  • Enhance customer experience by responding to business events
  • Foster a positive work environment while ensuring policy compliance
  • Stay agile by providing updates and taking on extra responsibilities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to build and lead high-performing teams
  • Dynamic environment with sales growth focus
  • Potential for professional development in management
  • Emphasis on customer service and innovation
  • Exposure to a retail environment with travel opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Summary

As the leader of our Area Stores, you will build and manage high-performing teams to exceed sales and revenue goals. You'll transform our store culture to prioritize customer service, innovation, and effective sales strategies, enhancing customer acquisition, satisfaction and retention.

Responsibilities

What Our Director, Area Stores Enjoy Most About the Role
  • Leading sales growth to meet or exceed customer and revenue targets.
  • Collaborating with local leaders to optimize service and new customer acquisition.
  • Driving strategic analysis through sales forecasting and expense management.
  • Empowering the team by recruiting, training and retaining top talent.
  • Enhancing customer experience by evaluating and responding to business events.
  • Fostering a positive work environment and ensure company policies are followed.
  • Staying agile by providing frequent updates and taking on additional responsibilities.

Working Conditions
  • This role involves working in a retail environment with moderate noise and requires frequent travel to oversee daily operations.
  • Professional attire and a polished appearance are expected.


Qualifications

What You'll Bring to Spectrum
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in business or marketing, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: 8+ years of experience in Sales and Customer Service, with a focus on Telecommunications/Wireless. 5+ years of Management and Leadership experience.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced skills in using computers, personal technology and software applications.
  • Skills and Abilities:
    • Proven ability to manage multiple locations, build a strong sales culture and lead high-performing, customer-focused teams in a goal-driven environment.
    • Skilled in identifying trends and risks, communicating them to leaders and developing response plans.
    • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, fostering strong partnerships within the organization.
    • Knowledge of sales strategies, inventory, merchandising, pricing, contract and billing procedures.
  • Travel Ability: Valid driver's license and ability to meet the Spectrum's motor vehicle requirements.
  • Schedule: This role may require flexibility to meet business needs, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
  • Proven analytical, statistical, and quantitative skills, along with the ability to make qualitative judgments.
  • Advanced leadership skills to align with the Spectrum's culture and values.
  • Experience in sales training and employee development.
  • Knowledge of process and procedure design and documentation.
  • 5+ years of management experience, preferably as a Sr. Director, Director or District Manager in a destination shopping environment.

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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