Retail District Manager

DESCRIPTION

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for retail management?

Join our team as a Retail District Manager and take charge of managing and developing a group of Retail Coverage Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers. In this role, you will represent our company, clients, and customers by effectively supervising and managing RCM work, ensuring superior in-store results in assigned territories or stores.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and Management : Provide effective leadership and management to the Retail Coverage Merchandiser/Lead Merchandiser team in your assigned geographic area. This includes interviewing and hiring candidates, onboarding and training new associates, managing performance and career development, handling conflict and personnel issues, and providing coaching and support.

• Business Understanding : Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the company’s business model, client and customer details and expectations, and the specific details of the work processes.

• Home Office Work : Attend meetings, handle administrative tasks, recruit, hire, coach, conduct investigations, review compliance reports, respond to emails, manage escalations, complete HR documentation and more.

• Project Management : Manage assigned work to completion, on time, and with high-quality results. Review project details to verify schedules are accurate and achievable, and ensure supporting documentation is current and correct.

• Team Support : Assign work to the team and ensure that all jobs have the appropriate level of support. Monitor progress, audit work, answer questions, solve problems, resolve personnel issues, and adjust resources as needed. Ensure the delivery of all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Selling Effectiveness : Understand and optimize selling effectiveness in assigned territories. Identify training needs, desired system and work process improvements, and maintain an effective balance of store set/surge work and retail store coverage.

• Partnership and Collaboration : Partner with store personnel and your team to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence. Discuss schedules and changes, meet goals and expectations, and build effective working relationships. Be proactive in alerting management to any unsafe acts or conditions to prevent injuries.

• Policy Compliance : Ensure company policies are followed by directly managed associates. This includes proper maintenance of all company-owned equipment, accurate and timely expense reporting, and activity reporting within company guidelines.

• Communication : Communicate retail territory responsibilities to the Retail team to ensure accuracy in the reporting systems. Effectively and accurately use technology to communicate retail priorities and coverage analyses, maintaining an effective feedback and measurement system.

• Physical Requirements : Meet the physical requirements of the role as listed below.

• Additional Duties : Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate degree is preferred.

• Some college with prior management/supervisory experience with a minimum of 2+ years industry experience.

• Prior sales agent, retail, customer service or reset responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision making and leadership skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with others.

• Self-starter and have a strong attention to detail.

• Quick learner and be flexible to changing work environments.

• Valid driver’s license, have valid transportation, and be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).

• Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.

• Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).

• Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.

• Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.

• Follow clear directions.

• Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Apply now to make a significant impact on our business and drive success for our clients and customers.

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ABOUT US

Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories.

With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs – that’s why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone. Find your place at Premium – whether it’s merchandising, sales or brand advocacy, there's a spot for you on our team.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $44200.00 - $50000.00

Company: Premium Retail Services, LLC

Req ID: 43119

Employer Description: US_PREMIUM_RS_EMP_DESC