Field Execution Manager

Tactiq•Baltimore, MD

3d•Remote

About The Position

Tactiq is an innovative software solutions provider focused on bridging the gap between retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, our team is revolutionizing the direct store delivery (DSD) industry. Our suite of solutions includes standardized communications, invoicing, and ordering tools, all designed using world-class technology to support both retailers and suppliers within the DSD industry. Tactiq is uniquely positioned to increase both operational efficiency and service quality, with a proven track record of driving sales growth and cost savings for our partners. Our team members join Tactiq to learn, develop, and be part of an environment that rewards performance and innovation while providing opportunities to personally excel and grow. We work closely as a team, respect each other as professionals, and move decisively on meeting the needs of our partners, all guided by our values – Do the right thing, Win as a team lose as a team, Own it, Embrace the messy, and Think like your customer. As a Field Execution Manager, you will support both retail and vendor partners within the Northeast United States territory. Your role will be critical to building the relationship Tactiq has with vendors, and will include sharing insights and data, market trends, and building trust with stakeholders. This role will require a significant amount of travel throughout the region, and will consist of site visits to document vendor execution, partner meetings, consultation on schematics and retail space planning, and document planogram execution and compliance.

Requirements

Must reside in PA, NC, VA, or IL and near a major airport
Ability to travel every week within the MidAtlantic United States.
Ability to travel at a minimum of 95%.
2+ Years of distribution industry experience.
2+ Years of retail experience.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience working with retail and distribution partners
The ability to clearly, concisely and convincingly present data and insights
Proven experience in retail and/or distribution relationship management
Experience building and sharing reports and data with technical and non-technical resources
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (in business or related field).
Retail and/or food/beverage experience (preferred).
Experience with schematic creation (preferred).
Experience with MicroStrategy (preferred).

Responsibilities

Work with a major retail partner to maintain company relations, assist in retailer category management, and achieve desired sales/operational expectations
Act as a liaison between retailer and vendor partners to improve vendor execution of retailer objectives and to identify and present key insights to vendors that will improve efficiencies and profitability
Coordinate and communicate planned events such as promotions, new stores and store resets, and other various retailer lead initiatives.
Interface between Tactiq, retailer, and distributor network to develop, maintain and enhance current and future business and revenue sources as well as resolve issues when they arise
Support the research and sourcing of new distributors and products
Provide category insights and analysis leveraging Tactiq and retailer provided reporting, dashboards, scorecards, and support to the retailer with DSD products.
Develop and facilitate recurring analysis such as weekly, monthly, quarterly and YTD reporting pertaining to distributor performance, the impact of lost sales, planogram compliance, and item void tracking. The Field Execution Manager will also work closely with retailer on proper Pipeline usage weekly.
Schematic creation while using space/product rationalization
New item set up, item maintenance, promo/TPR set up, zone alignments, maintain/update item list and store list