Assistant Regional Manager

Job Title: Operations Associate Regional

Department: Regional Management

Reports to: Director of Field Operations

Status: Full-time

Salary: $45,000-$50,000

Note that this range is representative of earning potential and actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and/or geographic location.

Who Is Winston?

A leading agency in the retail industry, Winston Retail Solutions not only provides retail merchandising and demo support, but a full suite of services including creative design and marketing, client account training, project management, tailored technical resources, and top-notch client service. Our passionate, talented, and hard-working team is responsible for retail presentations for top fashion, image, and lifestyle brands. As a fun and invigorating organization, we look for employees who are energetic and ready to influence the industry by working with apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. If you’re ready to jump into an exciting career in the world of retail, we’re ready to work with you!

Job Summary

As the Operations Associate Regional, you will support the Regional Management team members with day-to-day zone operations and assist field team members who are responsible for managing store and project execution.

Job Duties:

Assist 6-7 members of the Regional Management team with the management of day-to-day zone operations with the desired result of consistently achieving monthly goal of 96% visit completion.

Tasks included, but not limited to:

• Manage Field Team calendar, confirmation process and schedule changes
• Manage Field Team report execution process, ensuring reports are submitted timely
• Assist in the management of field team expenses, process expense requests
• Process time off requests
• Process talent status changes
• Assist Field Team with visit execution/operation questions as needed
• Assist with Special Project Management as needed
• Assist with monthly close out process
• Provide out of office coverage for Regional Managers
• Provide weekend support within rotating Regional Manager support schedule

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Visual Merchandising Talent and Top-Level Merchandise Coordinator expertise
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, Zoom, MS Teams, and the ability to master our field visit report/photo reporting system and utilize Digital Photography
• Professional and influential demeanor with senior and middle management
• Strong independent work ethic and business acumen
• Ability to adjust to change regularly
• Must be exceptionally organized and a master at time management
• Must be solution-oriented, with the ability to turn challenges into opportunities

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of retail, wholesale, or branded apparel experience
• BA/BS Degree or Fashion/Merchandising Degree preferred, but not required
• Management experience in business or retail environment preferred

At Winston, we are ALL IN!

At Winston, we celebrate our diverse talent and unique skill sets, embracing change to grow stronger together. Our goal is to ensure every member of the Winston community feels valued, respected, and heard daily, including our applicants. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also uphold fair employment practices concerning citizenship and immigration status.