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Harcourt, IA (Forge & Build)

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 at our facility in Harcourt. IA, 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 team and T3 technology that helps builders of America increase overall productivity, efficiency, and visibility. EquipmentShare is building connectivity for all verticals in construction including materials – which means having accurate and up-to-date information around inventory and location of materials to ensure our customers always have what they need.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of P&L metrics and the ability to execute on KPIs for driving sales and profit
  • Strong ability to build and maintain internal and external business relationships.
  • Proficiency with electronic technology and ability to learn and implement new technology advancements.
  • Operational expertise in inventory control and the ability to train store leadership on proper techniques and guidelines.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of store and yard layout, and the ability to learn and suggest improvements for store products and operations.
  • Ability to work 45+ hours per week.

Education and Experience:

  • Previous retail management experience is required (4+ years preferred), preferably in a lumber and building materials or home center environment.
  • Proven experience leading and supervising team members.
  • Strong ability to motivate, lead, and develop a diverse team across various locations.
  • Analytical proficient in interpreting financial data, sales reports, and KPIs to make data-driven decisions.
  • Problem-solving and capability to identify root causes of business challenges and implement corrective action plans.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills for effective communication with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to travel frequently to store locations (often 75%+ of the time) including overnight stays
  • Preferred knowledge of building processes and estimating.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting during times of the workday
  • Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds at times.
  • Ability to drive vehicle and other transportation means both short and prolonged durations 
  • Ability to perform prolonged periods of computer work, standing, walking, and sitting.
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to external temperatures when assisting customers outdoors.

A Workplace For All

At EquipmentShare, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative — A Workplace For All — is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here — because you do.

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.

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