Area Execution Manager

Channel Partners•Laurel, MD

20d•$27 - $28•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 the in-store team of merchandising associates assigned to market projects. The role trains associates, models standards, directs in-store work, and inspects 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 role includes performing and overseeing in-store merchandising activities, directing project teams, serving as an in-market company contact, completing and verifying project reporting, planning travel between stores, and enforcing safety standards. The AEM also escalates coverage, staffing, client, and store issues to the District Manager, coaches associates, and provides input on performance and development. Candidates need at least two years of relevant retail merchandising or field experience and experience leading, training, or directing field associates. The position requires a valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation and compliant auto insurance, proficiency using a smartphone or tablet for reporting, and the ability to travel throughout the market. Candidates must maintain a personal toolkit for merchandising and installation work. The role involves physical activity including frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing and moving for extended periods, climbing ladders, and safely using hand and power tools.

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 through formal or informal lead responsibilities.
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 needed 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, and 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 strong relationships with store management and client representatives.
Complete accurate, timely project reporting through company mobile apps and systems, including visit completion, photos, and data; verify the accuracy of team reporting.
Plan efficient daily travel between assigned stores to meet project timelines.
Enforce on-site safety standards, verify safe tool and equipment use by self 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 completing team-based projects with quality and on time.
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 as requested.
Travel throughout the assigned market and, when business needs require, to neighboring markets.

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