Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of “the 10 most innovative companies in retail for 2023” by Fast Company. Studs connects ear piercing with aftercare and earring shopping to create an end-to-end Earscaping® experience. We offer a better retail and digital experience that prioritizes safety and expertise in a cool, fun and welcoming environment, along with a wide earring assortment—all at an accessible price point.
The Regional Manager, Mid-Atlantic & Southeast oversees Studs studios across Nashville, Atlanta, Charleston, Miami, Tampa and New Orleans—a geographically broad, high-growth region that spans both established and emerging Studs markets. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader drives financial performance, operational consistency, and team development across 6+ studios while playing a critical field partnership role as Studs continues expanding its national footprint.
This role requires a highly autonomous operator capable of managing a dispersed portfolio—balancing market-specific nuance with a consistent Studs experience—and serves as the connective tissue between studio-level execution and HQ strategy.
Salary Range: $125,000–$155,000, plus equity
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
- 7+ years of multi-unit retail leadership experience, ideally in service-driven or experiential environments (e.g., beauty, hospitality, or specialty retail).
- Demonstrated success managing P&L, labor %, and revenue growth across geographically dispersed markets.
- Strong track record in leadership development, coaching, and building high-performing teams in remote or distributed environments.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate across functions and levels without in-person proximity to HQ.
- Based in or willing to relocate to the Mid-Atlantic or Southeast region; frequent regional travel required (air travel expected), with occasional national travel for offsites or openings.
- Weekend and evening availability for studio visits and key events.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including $0 in-network mental health visits, commuter benefits and 401k
- HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Flexible Work Environment (3 days in Studio, 2 days work from home)
- Gender affirmation support services, EAP sessions and work/life resources
- 4 weeks accrued Paid Time Off, 7 days accrued Sick Time, 11 paid holidays, and 4 Quarterly Wellness Days (where the whole team takes time off together to recharge)
- Three months of paid Parental Leave (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible) to support a healthy work/life balance
- A paid sabbatical after four years of full-time service
- Discounts on piercings and products (we’ve got discounts to cover your friends and family too!)
- Access to PerkSpot and additional benefits such as pet insurance, discounted tickets, personal finance coaching, healthy rewards and extended life insurance
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