Area Manager

Area Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain store presentation standards through building displays, fixture installation, store sets, shelf maintenance, retrofits, inventory reconciliation, display maintenance, and POP installation
• Identify opportunities for incremental display space to drive volume goals
• Cover multiple stores daily on an assigned route
• Build relationships with business partners and store management
• Assist and monitor customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with manager on all significant initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.)
• Maintain full distribution and display of products on assigned accounts
• Conduct surveys and audits
• Acts as a mentor to Merchandisers within assigned area; providing troubleshooting tactics, tips and ongoing support
• Provide training and retraining to new and current Merchandisers in assigned area.
• Follows and completes training plan with new hire and reports to Territory Manager plan completion.
• Provide administrative support and assists the Territory Manager in investigative work in assigned area.
• Generate orders to drive same store sales

• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with ability to schedule your time efficiently
• Competitive drive to succeed
• Ability to travel overnight as needed
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to work efficiently with a high level of independence and initiative, self-motivated
• Problem-solving ability
• Detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to read and follow planograms and assemble store fixtures and displays
• Be a proactive, good problem solver, and possess excellent communication skills
• Have excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines

Experience and Credentials

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required
• Must be 18 or older
• 1 to 2 years previous merchandising, grocery or retail sales experience preferred
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably with remote workers
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and be on feet for 3 to 8 hours
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have reliable access to a computer, internet and printer to use for company-related business
• Must be computer literate and able to operate a smart phone or tablet utilizing different applications and internet for company business, like ordering, GPS tracking, and time recording
• Must be able to read, speak and understand English