Merchandising Manager

Red Bull • Arlington Heights, IL

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About The Position

The Merchandising Manager leads a team of Merchandisers responsible for in-store execution in large-format stores, including placing products on shelves and maintaining displays and cold equipment. The role also coaches and develops team members and manages labor hours within an established budget.

The manager establishes weekly merchandising routes, maintains regular communication with retail partners and decision makers to implement national and local programming, and conducts route rides to train, develop, and evaluate Merchandisers and assess market execution. The role also leads team meetings and workshops, collaborates across the organization, shares best practices, and ensures the team follows company standards and operating procedures while reflecting Red Bull’s values.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) management.
• Experience managing a team of sales and/or merchandising employees.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Obtain a DOT Medical card.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish weekly merchandising routes for each employee.
• Manage labor hours within the specified budget.
• Maintain regular, ongoing communications with retail partners and decision makers to implement national and local programming.
• Complete three route rides per week to train, develop, and evaluate Merchandiser performance and market execution.
• Conduct bimonthly Merchandiser meetings and workshops, both in groups and one-on-one, to improve execution expertise and recognize and reward results.
• Collaborate across the organization and share best practices; contribute and lead among peer groups.
• Build a diverse organization that reflects the marketplace, lives Red Bull’s values, and inspires the team through effective leadership.
• Ensure the Merchandising team understands and adheres to company standards and operating procedures.
• Coach and develop the Merchandising team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed