Area Manager - Merchandising

Neptune Retail Solutions • Cleveland, OH

3d • Remote

About The Position

Neptune Retail Solutions is currently seeking an entrepreneur-minded individual for the position of Area Manager. This position is field based, working from a home office, overseeing the overall operations for the specific geographical area. The geographical area includes: Cleveland, Sandusky, Mentor, Akron, Youngstown, Brunswick, Medina, Boardman. The Area Manager is responsible for direct oversight of part-time merchandisers who install and service Advertising and Merchandising programs in grocery, drug, convenience and mass merchandise outlets. The retail chains serviced include: Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar.

Requirements

• 2 years previous remote management experience
• Desire to continually improve
• Willingness to take ownership, be held accountable and hold others accountable
• Ability to lead and motivate
• Ability to analyze information toward process of continuous improvement and innovation
• Effective communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Basic computer competencies (working knowledge of Microsoft Office)
• Attention to detail
• Initiative and follow-through
• Problem-solving skills
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Time management skills
• Valid driver’s license (for at least 2 years)
• College degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and motivating a team of about 23 Part Time Merchandisers
• Ensuring the team is successfully executing field programs
• Holding direct reports accountable through reporting and auditing
• Proactive anticipation of problems and situations and appropriate resolutions of same
• Interfacing with clients and customers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree