Merchandising Manager

Red Bull•Arlington Heights, IL

11d

About The Position

The Merchandising Manager leads a team of Merchandisers responsible for in-store execution in large-format stores, including merchandising products to shelves and maintaining displays and cold equipment. The manager coaches and develops the team and manages labor hours within a set budget. The role establishes weekly merchandising routes, maintains regular communication with retail partners and decision-makers to implement national and local programs, and conducts route rides to train, develop, and evaluate Merchandisers and market execution. The manager also leads group and one-on-one meetings or 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 language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

Establish weekly merchandising routes for each employee.
Manage labor hours within the specified budget.
Maintain regular, ongoing communication with retail partners and decision-makers to implement national and local programming.
Ensure three route rides are completed per week to train, develop, and evaluate Merchandisers and market execution.
Conduct bimonthly group and one-on-one Merchandiser meetings or workshops to improve execution expertise and recognize or reward results.
Collaborate across the organization and share best practices.
Contribute to and lead among the peer group.
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 follows company standards and operating procedures.
Coach and develop the Merchandising team.