What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager - Merchandising position at ActionLink?
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 team that is redefining the future of retail!
What We Offer
- Represent a variety of industry-leading home electronics manufacturers
- $52,000 - $55,000 annual salary range
- 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
What You Will Do
- 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
Salary : $52,000 - $55,000
