Motorola Area Manager - Central Region

Channel Partner Solutions. • St. Louis, MO

11d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Area Manager, you will act as a liaison between the account team and the field, managing all aspects of the field operations. Your role will involve driving performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), advocating for the brand, and providing coaching, mentoring, and leadership to your team. You will also stay updated on the latest technology and brand initiatives to effectively communicate with your team and consumers. This position requires applicants to live in or near St. Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Detroit, MI, or Chicago, IL. Motorola offers the stability of a long-standing brand with nearly 100 years of innovation, providing opportunities for career growth within a team that values ownership, development, and real impact.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of retail management, field management, or territory management.
• Consumer Electronics experience required.
• Detail-oriented with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage a team remotely.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Possess time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships and demonstrate solid customer service skills.
• Must possess strong self-confidence and the ability to build personal credibility.
• Compelling presentation and influencing skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly.
• Ability to travel within a designated market 50% of the time.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Windows-based PC access.
• Ability to drive on behalf of the company in compliance with company guidelines with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a field sales/retail environment preferred.
• Wireless knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of a team, including in-store visitation, performance evaluation, side-by-side selling, career plan development, and other staff assessments.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to direct reports to develop skill sets aligned with their career goals and overall program objectives.
• Provide program direction and development, manage program KPIs, and ensure prompt creation and communication of all reports.
• Communicate with the client as needed to understand strategic direction and enable the account team to create added-value programs that achieve client goals and objectives.
• Provide strategic client solutions in conjunction with the Client Service Director, evaluate program results, implement changes, and manage all aspects of an account.
• Display a professional demeanor while representing Channel Partners in all settings.
• Conduct ride-alongs with every member of the team twice per quarter.

Benefits

• Competitive bi-weekly pay with bonus potential
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Auto and technology allowance
• Referral bonus
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED