District Manager

Advantage Solutions•,

111d•$41,300 - $52,300•Onsite

About The Position

The District Manager (DM) is responsible for achieving and maintaining all client and customer standards by overseeing and directing activities of Retail Sales Merchandisers within an assigned territory. This associate works closely with Regional Managers, Business Development Managers, clients, store managers, and various retail personnel to ensure retail business objectives are met. The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience
3–5 years experience in military or civilian channels
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities
Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer proficiency including spreadsheet, word processing, and internet applications
Ability to deliver high-quality work with strong attention to detail
Ability to drive operational efficiency and ensure process compliance
Ability to build relationships with clients, customers, and retail personnel
Knowledge of retail merchandising principles and field execution practices

Nice To Haves

2+ years of supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain client objectives by ensuring products are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set according to merchandising standards
Drive sales and merchandising performance through display execution, incremental sales opportunities, forecasting, and distributor order support
Achieve retail execution goals by building strong retailer and client relationships, securing new item placement, and ensuring completion of retail projects
Conduct store audits and manage retail personnel to support client objectives and maximize in-store execution
Ensure product placement and shelf conditions meet client merchandising and schematic standards
Complete required reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, and other administrative responsibilities accurately and on time
Oversee store coverage and scheduling to ensure field execution requirements are consistently met
Manage budgets and expenses to maintain financial discipline and operational efficiency
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports