Senior Retail Manager - Education

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (www.kaptest.com ), a division of Kaplan, Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is the world leader in the test prep industry and has served millions of students in nearly 70 years. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, and private tutoring options, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 60 standardized tests in the U.S. and the U.K., including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides college and graduate admissions consulting services, as well as after-school learning programs for K-10 students through its SCORE! centers. Additionally, the division’s K12 Learning Services unit is a leading nationwide provider of a broad range of academic intervention and support programs for school districts seeking to meet the demands of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO - News).

Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions is seeking an Area Director to oversee two centers – one in Downtown Los Angeles and the other in Pasadena. The dynamic and results-oriented professional selected for this position will lead and manage teams to achieve goals, deliver superior performance and drive profitability. The Area Director will also provide leadership, guidance and support to ensure a culture of exceptional customer service.

Primary responsibilities:

- Direct day-to-day operations of two retail operations including P&L management.
- Manage the business to key performance metrics.
- Pursue and develop new business opportunities by developing and implementing local marketing programs.
- Hire, train and supervise staff.
- Provide leadership, motivation and direction to teams.
- Supervision of administrative tasks such as payroll, accounts receivable, and enrollment management.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree required
- 4-5+ years of management, operations, marketing, sales experience
- Ability to successfully manage P & L
- Demonstrated success in managing staff and multi-site operations
- Proven success in hiring, retaining and developing top talent
- Strong leadership, entrepreneurial and team motivation skills
- Problem solving, decision-making and creative thinking abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications and presentation skills
- Must be authorized to work in the United States

If you have a passion for education and business, please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and salary information to: [Click here for email].

Please visit our website at www.kaptest.com and www.kaplan.com for more information about our company.

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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