The Area Leader role oversees retail operations across multiple campus stores in the Allentown market for Follett Higher Education. This position involves leading store teams to achieve sales growth, managing talent development and recruitment, and fostering strong relationships with university administrations. Key responsibilities include driving operational excellence, executing seasonal sales events, and ensuring high-quality customer service standards. The role appeals to candidates seeking a leadership position within a mission-driven organization that supports education, offering a collaborative culture, comprehensive benefits including a 401k match, and opportunities for career advancement across the company's extensive network. The position requires significant travel exceeding 50% to manage the assigned geographic market.