District Manager Retail Execution

Advantage Solutions • Tampa, FL

3d • $50,800 - $63,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Execution District Manager leads frontline execution within a defined territory, overseeing a team of retail associates responsible for in-store merchandising, sales support, and program delivery. This role ensures consistent execution of client standards through hands-on coaching, store-level engagement, and day-to-day operational management. The role is focused on execution excellence, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management of hourly or field-based teams, while maintaining strong relationships with store leadership and ensuring retail objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• High school education
• 2-4 years experience in relevant field
• Understanding of in-store retail standards including planograms, shelving, pricing/signage, and product placement
• Familiarity with retail operations across channels including grocery, mass, and specialty
• Knowledge of territory-based staffing, scheduling, and store coverage models
• Understanding of how retail programs are executed in-store
• Working knowledge of retail reporting including store audits, execution reports, and coverage metrics
• Ability to interpret performance data to identify execution gaps and trends
• Understanding of performance management basics including coaching, feedback, and evaluations
• Knowledge of hiring, onboarding, and training practices for hourly and field teams
• Ability to coach in real-time in store environments
• Effectively delivers feedback to improve performance and accountability
• Builds engagement and accountability across dispersed teams
• Strong ability to organize and execute multiple store-based projects simultaneously
• Manages schedules, routes, and coverage effectively to meet client expectations
• Maintains high attention to detail in fast-paced environments
• Builds trust and credibility with store managers and local client stakeholders
• Represents the company professionally in field settings
• Resolves day-to-day issues quickly and effectively
• Communicates clearly with associates, peers, and support teams
• Provides timely reporting and updates on execution and performance
• Adapts communication style for frontline versus management audiences
• Uses reporting tools, Excel, and internal systems to track performance and activity
• Applies insights from reports to make immediate adjustments to execution
• Demonstrates a bias for action and follow-through
• Maintains focus on completing tasks accurately and on time
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, store conditions, and staffing gaps
• Solves operational issues independently while escalating appropriately
• Effectively manages competing demands across multiple stores and associates
• Prioritizes work to align with client and business needs
• Takes ownership of territory results and team performance
• Holds self and others accountable to expectations
• Motivates and develops associates through consistent presence and engagement
• Demonstrates empathy while driving performance expectations

Responsibilities

• Oversees in-store program execution, merchandising, and audit activities to meet client standards
• Ensures product placement, shelf standards, and merchandising compliance
• Directly manages, coaches, and develops retail associates through field engagement and structured feedback
• Supports hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management of frontline teams
• Monitors execution through reporting and store visits; addresses performance gaps through coaching and training
• Ensures timely completion of retail projects and coverage expectations
• Builds relationships with store leadership and client partners to support execution objectives
• Manages schedules, reporting, and expenses aligned to territory expectations

What This Job Offers

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