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ActionLink · 2 days ago

District Manager - Merchandising

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$52K/yr - $62K/yr

ActionLink is a company focused on retail and merchandising solutions, and they are seeking a District Manager - Merchandising to remotely manage and coach a team of Merchandising Specialists. The role involves leading multi-unit merchandising operations, maintaining relationships with retail leaders, and ensuring compliance with merchandising standards.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Retail leadership experienceMerchandising executionMicrosoft Excel proficiencyConsumer electronics experienceTime management skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

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

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