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 AEM trains associates, models standards, directs in-store work, and inspects completed work for quality, completeness, and safety. The role partners with the District Manager, who owns scheduling, staffing, and personnel decisions for the market. Regular travel throughout the assigned market is required, as is travel to neighboring markets when business needs require it. The position performs and oversees 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 for store management and client representatives, completes and verifies project reporting, plans travel between stores, and enforces safety standards. The role also escalates coverage and staffing needs and provides input on associate performance, development, and conduct. The role requires at least two years of relevant retail merchandising or comparable field experience, experience leading or directing field associates, and the ability to work a full-time schedule that may include occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends during peak resets. The AEM must travel by personal vehicle among stores, maintain a personal toolkit, and meet the physical requirements of merchandising and installation work.
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 required by business needs, to neighboring markets, including occasional overnight or extended travel.
- Ability to work a full-time schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends during peak resets.
- Maintain a personal toolkit necessary 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 lbs; occasionally lift or carry 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 tasks on site, and inspecting completed work against company and client standards.
- Lead the in-store team of merchandising associates in completing team-based projects on time and to quality standards.
- Train, coach, and demonstrate standards for merchandising, installation, break-fix, safety, dress code, and retailer requirements.
- 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 through company mobile apps and systems, including visit completion, photos, and data; verify team project reporting for accuracy.
- 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.
- Provide the District Manager with input on associate performance, development, and conduct, and participate in interviews and onboarding of new associates 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
