Area Manager

**Start your career with Premium.** \#WeArePremium **Area Manager** **General Information** **Company:** PRE-US **Location:** St Louis, Missouri, 63005 **Ref #:** M52642 **Function:** Corporate **Employment Duration:** Full-time **Benefits:** Medical, dental and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 401k program Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program **Description and Requirements** As a Area Manager, you'll be responsible for effectively managing and training Retail Merchandisers in an assigned geography. Area Managers will deliver strategic direction and vision on a day-to-day basis to Retail Merchandisers to maximize sales opportunities for our clients. **What’s in it for you?** A competitive salary with a full benefits package. Be a part of a collaborative and culture-oriented team. **What will you do?** Effectively train and develop a team of Retail Merchandisers to ensure there is a direct line of sight to the overall objectives and in-store execution required by our clients. Areas of focus include new item execution expectations, clients' shelving objectives, merchandising objectives, and Clients' Sales objectives. Ensure quality execution by auditing work, providing feedback, and coaching to strengthen performance. Lead by example by developing and maintaining consistent communication and rapport with retailers. Utilize Premium's systems and tools to maximize efficiency in scheduling and managing the retail selling team. Develop team to understand how to identify best practices and opportunities in store to support client sales. Collaborate with Area Managers and other Premium teams to effectively communicate and deliver key initiatives to clients and retailers. Serve as subject matter expert on retail systems and utilize Premium University and other methods to train associates on how to maximize the use of technology in-store. Perform special assignments as requested. **How will you succeed?** Exhibit strong skills in business relationships, analysis, accountability, recruiting, time management, and leadership. Ability to see the big picture and is able to see relationships between diverse systems organizations or environments. Develop action plans from a range of viewpoints. Convey ideas clearly and succinctly. Tailor messages to audiences while delivering information in a manner that is accurate and compelling. Exhibit coaching and mentoring skills to develop and support employee growth. Establish the links between organizational goals and people's personal goals. Demonstrates expertise in using retail systems and tools in maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the job. **Experience and Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Prior broker, retail, and set responsibility strongly preferred. Prior supervisory experience is required. Expertise in Microsoft software: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time. Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales skills. Ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences and respond to questions. Ability to abide by and ensure Company policies are adhered to by all Retail Personnel. **So, are you Premium’s next Area Manager?** \#WeArePremium Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer