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Position Overview
Affordable Movers is seeking an experienced, executive-level Area Manager to lead and strengthen our Detroit market operations. This is a senior leadership position for a results-driven professional who can take full ownership of market performance, operational execution, team accountability, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth.
The ideal candidate is a confident operator who understands how to lead managers, improve systems, solve problems quickly, and hold teams accountable to measurable performance standards. We are not looking for someone who simply maintains daily operations. We need a leader who can evaluate the market, identify weaknesses, implement solutions, and deliver consistent results.
Key Responsibilities
Provide executive-level leadership over all
Detroit market operations.Oversee daily scheduling, dispatch, staffing, fleet coordination, job execution, and service delivery.Lead, coach, and hold managers, team leads, drivers, movers, and operational staff accountable.Establish clear performance expectations and ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed.Monitor revenue, labor costs, operational expenses, productivity, job completion rates, and overall market profitability.Review market performance data and develop corrective action plans when goals are not being met.Identify operational inefficiencies and implement systems that improve performance, communication, and accountability.Ensure the
Detroit market is properly staffed based on current demand and projected business needs.Partner with Human Resources and Recruitment on hiring, onboarding, performance management, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning.Address escalated customer concerns and ensure issues are handled professionally and efficiently.Maintain high standards for customer service, employee conduct, equipment care, and overall job quality.Oversee fleet readiness and ensure trucks, equipment, and supplies are available and properly maintained.Conduct leadership meetings, performance reviews, operational audits, and regular market evaluations.Support company growth by improving customer retention, strengthening team performance, and identifying new revenue opportunities.Provide clear and timely updates to executive leadership regarding market performance, risks, staffing needs, and operational challenges.
Performance Expectations
The Executive Area Manager will be expected to deliver measurable results in the following areas:
Revenue growth and market profitabilityLabor and operational cost controlCustomer satisfaction and complaint reductionOn-time job executionStaffing stability and employee retentionManager and team accountabilityFleet and equipment readinessPolicy and compliance adherenceProductivity and overall market efficiency
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of progressive operations leadership experience.Previous experience in an Area Manager, Regional Manager, Director of Operations, General Manager, or similar senior leadership role.Experience overseeing multiple departments, teams, locations, or a high-volume service operation.Strong understanding of staffing, scheduling, logistics, customer service, budgeting, and performance management.Proven ability to improve underperforming operations and produce measurable business results.Experience managing managers and holding leadership teams accountable.Strong decision-making, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to analyze operational and financial reports and use data to make business decisions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to changing operational demands.Experience in moving, transportation, logistics, home services, field services, warehousing, or a related industry is strongly preferred.Must be comfortable working directly within the
Detroit market and maintaining a visible leadership presence.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
Direct, confident, and highly accountableComfortable making difficult operational and personnel decisionsExperienced in building and developing leadership teamsAble to balance customer service with profitability and operational disciplineOrganized, analytical, and solution-focusedCapable of working independently without requiring constant directionMotivated by measurable goals and business growthPrepared to take full ownership of the
Detroit market’s performance
Compensation
This is a full-time executive leadership position. Compensation is negotiable and will be based on the candidate’s experience, leadership background, and record of producing measurable operational results.
Qualified applicants should submit a current résumé detailing their leadership experience, the size of the teams or operations they have managed, and examples of measurable improvements they have produced.
\nCompany Description
Simply put, we are the best local moving companies! Our local movers are here to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. We understand that each move is unique, which is why we offer personalized moving services tailored to meet your specific needs and budget.
Company DescriptionSimply put, we are the best local moving companies! Our local movers are here to make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. We understand that each move is unique, which is why we offer personalized moving services tailored to meet your specific needs and budget.
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