District Manager - Merchandising

District Manager - Merchandising

Employment TypeFull Time

LocationAZ - PHOENIX

Are you a retail professional ready to take the next step in your career?

ActionLink has a new opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented field retail leader to remotely manage and coach a team of tech-oriented Merchandising Specialists located throughout a designated territory. The District Manager will lead the execution of multi-unit merchandising operations for our retail vendors and consumer electronic client partners. This individual should have a passion for the growing world of home technology and enjoy providing guidance and oversight for others.

As an ActionLink Merchandising District Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the retail landscape by influencing customer perceptions and introducing cutting-edge display innovations.Come be part of a teamthat is redefining the future of retail!

What We Offer

+ Represent a variety of industry-leading home electronics manufacturers

+ $52,000 - $58,000 annual salary range, with bonus potential

+ Diverse mixture of remote work and field travel

+ Supportive merchandising team development & leadership

+ Medical, dental, vision, life, and prescription insurance plans

+ Laptop and monthly internet/phone stipend

+ Travel reimbursements

+ Paid vacation & sick time

+ Paid holidays

+ 401(k) option with employer match

Duties

+ Maintain productive relationships with direct reports and retail store leaders

+ Complete weekly field visits to audit completed merchandising projects

+ Utilize MS Excel to report in-field measures and monitor progress towards achieving clients' compliance standards

+ Assist with leading New Hire Orientation calls to effectively acclimate new hires to the ActionLink team

+ Ensure direct reports complete all required ActionLink training courses

+ Mentor, develop, and reward employees to improve performance and retention

+ Monitor performance of all direct reports and follow employee discipline procedures when necessary

+ Ensure timely and accurate completion of all field call reports and payroll timesheets

+ Collaborate with Regional Manager on analyzing business results and recommending process improvements

+ Work closely with Recruiting and Human Resources to fill staffing needs and assist with employee relations issues

+ Adhere to guidelines of the ActionLink Travel and Expense Policies

Qualifications

+ Previous retail leadership or supervisory experience, preferably managing a remote field team in a multi-unit environment and/or within a 3PL organization

+ Knowledge of retail planograms and merchandising execution

+ Consumer electronics industry experience is a plus

+ Superior time management and organizational skills to successfully work within strict retail deadline demands, administrative reporting timelines, and execution goals

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements

+ Must have the ability to travel locally by vehicle and nationally by plane as needed

+ Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to rent a car under ActionLink's corporate insurance standards

+ Must have access to a quiet home office space, reliable high-speed internet connectivity, and a smartphone with data plan

+ Must be mobile and able to sit/stand for extended periods of time

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer