Center Director - Bethesda

Description:
Join Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions as the Operations Director in Bethesda, MD! The dynamic and results-oriented leader selected for this position will be responsible for all P & L, staffing, sales & marketing, and daily operations. As a motivated and motivational leader, the Operations Director will develop and implement programs to create a culture of exceptional customer service. He or she will recruit, train and build an all-star team that will deliver on revenue goals and lead the continued growth of this business.

If you thrive in a sales and service environment and want to work with a dedicated team of professionals, apply today!

Requirements:
- 3+ years of demonstrated ability to manage in a service-oriented environment, preferably in retail.
- Ability to manage P&L.
- Experience in sales/marketing coupled with direct staff management and business development.
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Passion for customer service and business growth.
- Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
- Problem solving, decision-making and creative thinking abilities.
- Some local travel is required.
- Ability to work occasionally during evenings and weekends.
- Bachelors degree is required; MBA is preferred.

Qualifications:
See Job Description.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Full time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits:
*401(k) plan
*Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long term disability plans
*Business casual dress code
*Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days
*A friendly, team oriented environment

Job Location: Bethesda, MD

Job Number: 3439BR

Company URL: http://www.kaplan.com

Company Profile:
Established in 1938, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (KTPA) is the world leader in the test prep industry. More than twice the size of its nearest competitor, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions last year prepared nearly 270,000 students for standardized exams including the SAT. With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, KTPA offers preparation for 35 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. KTPA also provides private tutoring and college and graduate admissions consulting services. Its website, Kaptest.com, is the largest online destination for education and career services.

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is a division of Kaplan, Inc., (http://www.kaplan.com) a leading provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses worldwide. Kaplan is comprised of four divisions: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, which offers test prep and admissions services worldwide, including K12 services for schools; SCORE!, which offers after-school learning programs for kids; Kaplan Professional, which offers licensing and continuing education training and compliance tracking; and Kaplan Higher Education, which offers post-secondary educational certificate and degree programs online and through 69 campus-based schools in 16 states. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO - News).