Associate Area Manager

Costa Farms•Baton Rouge, LA

27d

About The Position

The Associate Area Sales Manager is a key role responsible for overseeing third party merchandising operations within a specific geographical area or region. This includes managing the visual presentation, product assortment, and inventory levels to drive sales and enhance the overall customer experience. The Area Sales Manager collaborates closely with store managers and other cross-functional teams to ensure consistent execution of merchandising strategies and objectives.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical certification is preferred.
2 to 3 years of management / leadership experience.
Must have a current driver’s license.
Previous experience is a plus.
Pushing and pulling fully loaded rolling delivery racks of product as needed.
Work long hours as needed during the busy season, including weekends and holidays.
Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time
Ability to work outside in inclement weather, rain, wind, heat, cold, direct sun, etc.
Work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to third party employees.
Effective time management skills to complete tasks within project deadlines and maintain productivity.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Adjusts to changes in priorities, schedules, and retail conditions (e.g., weather, shipment delays).
Comfortable using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, mobile scheduling apps, timekeeping systems, and communication platforms (e.g., Teams, Outlook)
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as needed.
Customer service and relationship building.
Attention to detail.
Analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Key Account Manager
Support and maintain a professional, team environment.
Communicate, monitor, and help execute weekly merchandising initiatives with 3rd party service teams.
Collaborate with the Account Manager and Replenishment Team to ensure stores are properly stocked.
Participate in weekly conference calls with Account Manager, Centralized Replenishment Team and 3rd party service teams.
Conduct regular store visits to assess compliance with Live Goods Department/Visual standards and provide feedback.
Resolve store level customer service issues and requests.
Participate in district functions such as resets and events.
While the role is managerial, store visits may include walking the sales floor, evaluating displays, ensuring product visibility, and sometimes providing hands-on support to the merchandising team.
Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs (including but not limited to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or help as required.
Represent the Costa Farms brand by upholding standards of excellence, consistency, and professionalism, while also supporting the positive brand image of the assigned store.
Represent the Costa Farms brand by upholding standards of excel lence, and professionalism, while also supporting the positive brand image of the assigned stores.
Perform additional duties as required.