Area Execution Manager

Channel Partner Solutions.•Lady Lake, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Execution Manager (AEM) is a full-time, field-based working lead responsible for high-quality, on-time retail merchandising execution across an assigned market of stores. The AEM personally performs merchandising, reset, installation, and break-fix work and leads the in-store team of merchandising associates assigned to market projects. The role involves training associates, modeling standards, directing in-store work, and inspecting completed work for quality, completeness, and safety. The AEM partners with the District Manager, who owns scheduling, staffing, and personnel decisions for the market. Regular travel throughout the assigned market is required, with travel to neighboring markets when business needs require. The role may involve occasional overnight or extended travel. The AEM is expected to work a full-time schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends during peak resets. The position requires maintaining a personal toolkit for merchandising, fixture installation, break-fix, and reset work. Company-specific or specialized equipment and consumables may be provided under company policy. Where required by state law, the company will provide required tools or reimburse their cost. Tools must be maintained in safe working condition and used in accordance with company and OSHA safety guidelines. Physical duties include frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifting more with assistance, and standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and climbing ladders for extended periods. The employee must safely operate hand and power tools and travel between multiple stores during the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The stated pay range is USD $27.04 to $28.00 per hour. Channel Partners Solutions describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and states that it is committed to protecting applicant privacy.

Requirements

At least 2 years of retail merchandising, fixture installation, electronic displays, resets, or comparable field experience.
Experience leading, training, or directing the work of field associates; formal or informal lead experience is acceptable.
Ability to read, interpret, and execute planograms and project instructions.
Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and auto insurance meeting company policy requirements.
Proficiency with a smartphone, tablet, or iPad for reporting and photo capture.
Certified, or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire, to safely operate forklifts and aerial/scissor lifts in accordance with applicable OSHA requirements and client site authorization requirements, where required.
Residence within reasonable commuting distance of the assigned territory, generally within approximately 30 miles of the majority of assigned stores.
Ability and willingness to travel by personal vehicle throughout the assigned market and, when business needs require, to neighboring markets, including occasional overnight or extended travel.
Availability for a full-time schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends during peak resets.
Maintain a personal toolkit for merchandising, fixture installation, break-fix, and reset work. Required tools include screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, tape measure, level, adjustable wrench, cordless drill, drill and driver bits, rubber mallet, utility knife with replacement blades, and socket set.
Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally more with assistance; stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, and climb ladders for extended periods; safely operate hand and power tools; and travel between multiple stores throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with major retail environments, such as electronics, big-box, and grocery.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee in-store merchandising activities in the assigned territory, including resets, new-item cut-ins, planogram compliance, displays, fixture assembly and installation, signage, and inventory.
Direct the in-store team on assigned projects by communicating instructions, sequencing on-site tasks, and inspecting completed work against company and client standards.
Serve as the company's in-market point of contact and build and maintain working relationships with store management and client representatives.
Complete accurate, on-time project reporting, including visit completion, photos, and data, using company mobile apps and systems; verify the accuracy of team reporting.
Plan efficient daily travel between assigned stores to meet project timelines.
Enforce on-site safety standards, verify safe use of tools and equipment by the AEM and team, and stop and correct unsafe conditions or behavior.
Promptly escalate coverage gaps, staffing needs, and client or store issues to the District Manager.
Lead merchandising associates in the quality and on-time completion of team-based projects.
Train, coach, and demonstrate standards for merchandising, installation, break-fix, safety, dress code, and retailer requirements.
Provide the District Manager with input on associate performance, development, and conduct; participate in interviews and onboarding of new associates as requested.
Maintain personal tools in safe working condition and use them in accordance with company and OSHA safety guidelines.

Benefits

Weekly pay schedule.
Health and wellness benefits plans.
Paid time off and holidays.
Technology allowance.
401(k) with employer matching.
Paid training, drive time, and mileage between store locations, per company policy.
Employee discounts.
Referral bonus.
Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs.
Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees.