Retail District Manager-NYC

Mars•Creve Coeur, MO

5d•$79,280 - $109,010•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail District Manager supporting Royal Canin is responsible for developing business plans and cultivating customer relationships that result in client satisfaction and the opportunity for our products to become the reference in healthy pet diets. This Associate is responsible for meeting the following principal accountabilities in all retail units within her/his territory including independent retail pet specialty stores.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in sales
Proficient written and verbal communication
Ability to translate data into insights
Strong stakeholder management skills
Experience with MS Office, Salesforce, Springboard, Etc.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license & clean driving record
Ability to physically lift large quantities of product (40+lbs)
Able to sit, stand, walk and/or drive for long periods of time, as well as frequently bend, kneel and stoop
Subject to outside weather conditions and changing climates
Ability to travel overnight if required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, nutrition, or animal science preferred not required

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, high-impact training sessions for retail store associates to build passion and knowledge for both Royal Canin and Eukanuba.
Teach retail partners the science-based nutritional benefits of our formulas so they can confidently recommend them to pet parents.
Act as the face of our brands, elevating their profile and prestige across all store visits.
Gain distribution of core and innovative SKUs using Category Management selling methodologies.
Install and maintain high-impact promotional materials, including end-caps, shelf-talkers, customized displays, and banners.
Regularly audit point-of-sale materials to ensure pricing and brand messaging are accurate and positioned for maximum consumer conversion.
Build and execute daily and weekly territory routing plans to ensure optimal store coverage and cost-effective travel schedules.
Complete structured retail calls across Key Accounts, Regional Accounts, and independent retailers.
Leverage Salesforce and other analytical tools to help identify trends, diagnose gaps, and execute mutually beneficial growth opportunities.
Keep CRM systems up to date with accurate account segmentation, activity tracking, and tagging.
Manage a pre-approved expense budget and process retail store credits on a daily/weekly basis in accordance with regional compliance guidelines.