Area Execution Manager
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 the in-store team of 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 travel to neighboring markets when business needs require, is required. The position involves performing and overseeing in-store merchandising activities, including resets, new-item cut-ins, planogram compliance, displays, fixture assembly and installation, signage, and inventory. The AEM directs project work, serves as an in-market point of contact, completes and verifies project reporting, plans travel between stores, and enforces on-site safety standards. The role also includes escalating coverage or client issues and providing input on associate performance, development, and conduct. The employee must be able to meet the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, climbing ladders, operating tools, and traveling between stores. The position requires a personal toolkit; specialized or company-specific equipment and consumables may be provided according to policy. Where required by state law, the company will provide required tools or reimburse their cost.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of retail merchandising, fixture installation, electronic displays, resets, or comparable field experience.
- Experience leading, training, or directing field associates, formally or informally.
- Ability to read, interpret, and execute planograms and project instructions.
- Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and auto insurance that meets 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 under 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.
- 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; and 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 across 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 tasks on site, and inspecting completed work against company and client standards.
- Serve as the company's in-market point of contact and maintain working relationships with store management and client representatives.
- Complete accurate, on-time project reporting through company mobile apps and systems, and 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, 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 projects.
- Train, coach, and demonstrate standards for merchandising, installation, break-fix work, safety, dress code, and retailer requirements.
- Provide the District Manager with input on associate performance, development, and conduct; participate in interviews and onboarding as requested.
- Personally perform merchandising, reset, installation, and break-fix work.
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
- Flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
- Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
