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Area Leader

Ruler Foods
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

Salary range: 75K - 115K
Additional comp: incentive and equity

Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Area Leader, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple store locations within your designated region. This energetic position is perfect for a motivated, organized, and strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced retail environments. As an Area Leader, you will drive sales growth, ensure operational excellence, and foster a positive team culture across all stores under your supervision. Your leadership will directly impact customer satisfaction, employee development, and overall store performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support store managers to achieve sales targets, operational goals, and customer service standards.
  • Oversee daily store operations including inventory management, merchandising, and cash handling procedures.
  • Conduct regular store visits to monitor compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and brand standards.
  • Facilitate effective communication between stores and corporate headquarters to ensure alignment on initiatives and policies.
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new employees to build strong retail teams.
  • Manage budgets, payroll processing, and purchasing activities to optimize profitability and cost control.
  • Promote a positive work environment by providing coaching, feedback, and leadership development opportunities for store teams.
  • Travel up to 75% to stores within the division
  • Must be willing to travel for up to 22 weeks of training

Experience

  • Proven management experience in retail or a related customer-focused environment with supervisory responsibilities.
  • Extensive knowledge of retail operations including POS systems, inventory control, merchandising, and sales management.
  • Demonstrated leadership in training & development initiatives that enhance team performance.
  • Excellent communication skills combined with organizational skills to coordinate multiple locations effectively.
  • Prior multi-unit experience is required; familiarity with grocery retail is a plus. Embark on a rewarding career where your leadership fuels growth across multiple stores! We value energetic professionals who are passionate about retail management and dedicated to creating exceptional shopping experiences for customers while fostering a motivated team environment.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Are you open to relocation within our division? If so, what areas?
  • Are you able to pass a background check and drug screen?
  • What makes you a good fit for this position?

Experience:

  • multi-unit: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $115,000

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