District Manager Field Operations
Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC
District Manager Field Operations
Job Locations
US-PA-Pittsburgh
Primary Posting Location : City
Pittsburgh
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
PA
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
15267
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
2024-433857
Position Type
Full Time
Category
Field Operations/Field Management
Minimum
USD $60,000.00/Yr.
Maximum
USD $65,000.00/Yr.
Summary
District Manager Field Operations
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are looking for a dynamic District Manager of Field Operations! This District Manager of Field Operations will manage overall sales execution of business objectives within their assigned territory. In this key leadership role, the District Manager of Field Operations supports client programs by managing their sales teams and 1st Tier Managers dedicated to in-store programs. This role is responsible for driving event execution results with a strong hands-on management approach. As part of our winning team, youll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth.
Looking to make an impact on overall growth strategies for the Consumer Packaged Goods industry? Take this opportunity to join North Americas leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!
What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Retention of retail associates through training and development.
Drive demonstration events within your district through flawless execution and effective results management.
Program management of all designated part-time Event Specialists in the assigned district, including measuring performance management, metrics and targeting 100% execution goals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and multitask throughout your workday.
Regular reporting against client mandated objectives.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree required or equivalent job-related experience in Marketing and/or Public Relations
1-3 years district territory management, program/project management
3-5 years of experience in retail management, with hiring, managing part-time employees, demonstration or even marketing, results in reporting, inventory, merchandising and training experience
Outstanding client/customer relationship building/managing skills
Must be able to work on weekends
Home office required and the ability to travel up to 40% of the time
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North Americas leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The District Manager Field Operations is responsible for the overall sales execution of business objectives within their assigned territory. In this key leadership role, the District Manager supports client programs by managing the sales execution teams and 1st Tier Managers dedicated to in-store programs. The position is responsible for driving event execution results through hands-on management of teams, objectives, training and through close coordination with peer management and support teams.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Sales Execution Management
In field coaching of all designated Event Spe ialists in district
Maximize execution of events within your district through effective results management using weekly team calls, one on one coaching, as well as over the phone, email, and in-person training.
Meet each clients execution expectations set forth by the company by providing reporting to Club Supervisors and Event Specialists
Effectively scheduling, managing, and executing all client programs
Effective hiring, schedule management, training, personnel development and program oversight of all programs in your respective district
Develop associates to maximize potential in current and future roles; succession planning
Results Management
Actively manage flawless event execution through a combination of proactive hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and in-store oversight
Project a positive image in representing Integrated Marketing to clients and community
Order, replace/repair of demo equipment/fixtures
Develop and maintain client relationships
Responsible for delivery of team training content, in settings from 1:1 to large group presentations
Team Management
Regularly conduct coaching sessions with Full-Time & Part-Time associates to discuss strategies for ongoing demonstration and improvement in addition to regular visits re: Coaching/ Accountability / Motivation
Communicate with support team within assigned District to address support issues/discrepancies, determine appropriate mode of communicate depending on nature of issue.
Utilize Integrated Marketing Cube Reporting to review sales teams results, monitor un-staffed locations and assess trends
Training of Full-Time & Part-Time associates in areas of store relationship building, product knowledge, and selling skills.
Recruiting, Interviewing, Hiring and Scheduling of 60-100 remote direct reports.
Conduct employee evaluations & performance reviews.
Identify succession candidates to support future business growth.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by ones supervisor or other manager related to the position/department
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.
Travel up to 40%
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required) Bachelors Degree orequivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Marketing and/or Public Relations
– 3-5 years of experience in retail management, with hiring, managing part-time employees, demonstration or even marketing, results reporting, inventory, merchandising and training experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectiv