Area Manager: North Florida
Quick Summary
Develop and execute area-wide business plans aligned to achieve company targets. Ensure achievement of performance targets with a strong emphasis on school growth and enrollment, safety,
Bachelor’s degree in education, business, retail management, operations, or a related field preferred (or equivalent management experience).
The Area Manager leads the performance and operations of multiple locations (5-8) within a defined geographic area. This role is responsible for driving school performance, ensuring operational excellence and quality/safety standards, developing school leadership, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and frequent travel between sites. Reports directly to the District Manager. The position supports the schools within the Chicagoland area.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Develop and execute area-wide business plans aligned to achieve company targets.
- →Ensure achievement of performance targets with a strong emphasis on school growth and enrollment, safety, and compliance.
- →Collaborate with School Directors to drive school performance, devise strategies to achieve performance metrics and increase profitability.
- →Cascade priorities to school directors and ensure consistent execution across locations.
- →Drive revenue growth and profitability across the area; monitor area performance targets and KPIs.
- →Identify opportunities, and implement initiatives to improve efficiency (quality, marketing, community presence, enrollment) by leveraging data.
- →Prepare and manage area-level budgets; monitor expenses and operational costs.
- →Review financial metrics for each location; take corrective actions to improve operational efficiency and cost control.
- →Identify trends and opportunities; implement continuous improvement initiatives across the area.
- →Ensure exceptional customer service standards; resolve escalated customer issues promptly and professionally.
- →Ensure consistent operational execution across all schools (workforce management, quality, compliance).
- →Recruit, hire, train, and develop school directors; conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching.
- →Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, training, and succession planning.
- → This position has management responsibilities with 3-6 direct reports.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree in education, business, retail management, operations, or a related field preferred (or equivalent management experience).
- 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a general manager or equivalent role (retail, hospitality, or similar customer-facing sectors)
- Demonstrated track record of achieving performance targets and improving unit level KPIs.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and people skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and PowerBI (preferred) or other data analytics systems.
- Ability to travel at minimum 75% of the time to school locations in the district.
- Possess a valid driver's license with clear motor vehicle record.
What We Offer
~2 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 29, 2026
- First seen
- July 29, 2026
- Last seen
- July 29, 2026
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- July 29, 2026
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