Area Execution Manager

Channel Partner Solutions. • Oak Lawn, IL

7d • 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 while leading merchandising associates assigned to market projects. The role includes 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—and, when business needs require, to neighboring markets—is required. The role pays $27.04–$28.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of retail merchandising, fixture installation, electronic displays, resets, or comparable field experience.
• Experience leading, training, or directing field associates, whether formally or informally.
• 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 using 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 and client-site authorization requirements, where required.
• Reside 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 needed, 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.
• Keep tools in safe, working condition and use them in accordance with company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift more with assistance.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, and climb ladders for extended periods; safely operate hand and power tools; travel between multiple stores during 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, including resets, new-item cut-ins, planogram compliance, displays, fixture assembly and installation, signage, and inventory.
• Direct in-store teams on assigned projects by communicating instructions, sequencing tasks, and inspecting completed work against company and client standards.
• Serve as the company's in-market point of contact and build and maintain relationships with store management and client representatives.
• Complete accurate, on-time project reporting, including visit completion, photos, and data, through company mobile apps and systems; verify team reporting accuracy.
• Plan efficient daily travel between assigned stores to meet project timelines.
• Enforce on-site safety standards, verify safe tool and equipment use, 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 timely 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed