Area Manager

Jacent•Portland, OR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Our area managers are the heart and soul of Jacent. They're on the front lines in more than 17,000 stores acting as mentors to merchandisers within their assigned area; providing troubleshooting tactics, training, and ongoing support. They work closely with their Territory Managers to support new and current merchandisers, identifying opportunities to drive volume and sales. Our people are what makes us special and makes us the #1 impulse merchandising company in North America. We are looking for individuals that align with our culture pillars of We Always Play Offense, We Are Solutions Oriented, We Deliver Legendary Service, We Act With Integrity And Courage, and We Are Stronger Together.

Requirements

A self-starter and quick learner who enjoys working both independently and in a team setting, preferably as a lead or supervisor
Someone who is comfortable in changing environments
Someone who is able to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without a reasonable accommodation, which include: Standing and walking 3-8hrs, Lifting to 50 lbs, Crouching, bending, twisting, and repetitive hand movements
Possesses excellent organizational skills with ability to schedule your time efficiently
A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships with business partners.
Resides within 40 miles of Portland with the ability to travel throughout your territory

Responsibilities

Cultivating relationships with in-store management
Leading the execution of merchandising resets
Building retail displays
Merchandising impulse items on clip strips & J-hooks
Conducting surveys and audits
Providing training and re-training to new and current merchandisers in assigned area