Area Manager

About this role

Build the Future with Us — Forge & Build is Hiring an Area Manager

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before . We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

Forge & Build is hiring an Area Manager in the Eastern Iowa area, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. The Area Manager drives multi-store operations, overseeing sales, profitability, inventory, and expense management. This leader directs store teams, fosters company culture, and upholds safety standards while executing growth strategies aligned with corporate initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Store Managers

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and offers overtime pay after working 40 hours. (Includes working weekends)

Primary Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates and supports values and culture through acting as the liaison between store teams and corporate headquarters, communicating company priorities and providing feedback on challenges.

• Leads by example and inspire others to perform to their highest potential, and cultivating culture and values through assigned stores

• Developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve or exceed sales targets, profit and loss goals, and company objectives.

• Ensures operational excellence standards are met in all stores through adhering to company policies, visual merchandising standards, and operating procedures.

• Adhering to local, state and federal laws within assigned stores

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate store managers, fostering a high-performance team environment and building talent pipelines.

• Conduct regular store visits to assess operational efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance.

• Addressing performance issues through effective coaching and leadership

• Resolving escalated customer concerns using excellent customer service skills

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures while complying with legal regulations.

• Conduct reviews and performance evaluations as necessary to produce positive results. Assist location personnel in training for all system requirements.

• Ensure maximum performance and execution of strategies and initiatives across at multiple locations

• Analyzes financial reports, manage budgets, control inventory, and maximize revenue streams.

• Conduct monthly profit and loss reviews with Store Managers to understand their locations and business trends.

• Identify and recommend areas for improvement and future revenue opportunities and estimate profit projections.

• Effectively, clearly and accurately communicate information to keep store managers informed of issues. Provide action items to improve issues with a sense of urgency.

• Responsible for multi store operations, including inventory management, working with vendors to drive sales and profitability, merchandising, and maintaining store and yard standards.

• Implement, execute, and maintain all company operational changes throughout the store.

• Identify areas of conflict and determine and implement the appropriate solution for the situation.

• Establish reasonable and measurable goals with well defined expectations for the store leadership

Why EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently — and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business — it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals — tech supports you , and you drive us forward.

We’re a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders. And we’re looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special .

Perks & Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night — We treat you and your family to dinner every month, because family comes first. (An employee favorite!) *restrictions apply

• Competitive compensation

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees

• Generous PTO + paid holidays

• 401(k) + company match

• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)

• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)

• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners

• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home

• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities

• Embrace change and continuous improvement

• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

About Forge & Build

Forge & Build is a place contractors and customers can access all the materials and hardware they need to get the job done, as well as tech-powered equipment rentals.

At its foundation, Forge & Build was started by contractors for contractors. Its leadership team is different from our competitors because they know what it feels like to be a builder. They remember walking into a hardware store hoping to find everything in one place, but many times having to head to another store.

As a partner of EquipmentShare, Forge & Build is backed by one of the largest construction equipment buyers in the country, a nationwide support

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