District Retail Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee a team of Sales Representatives, encompassing both full-time and part-time employees.

• Supervise Sales Representatives and enhance sales performance in Big Box and Grocery accounts.

• Act as the primary liaison for Sales Representatives, offering sales support, training, and merchandising execution for clients.

• Conduct final interviews and make hiring decisions for the team.

• Oversee team training, scheduling, visit execution, reporting, and overall performance against goals.

• Assess field performance results and set both team and individual performance targets.

• Analyze data and devise strategies to meet district and program objectives.

• Offer field insights and competitive intelligence to clients and field teams.

• Provide ongoing communication, coaching, mentoring, and support for individuals and groups.

• Adjust to evolving business environments and ensure that field operations meet or surpass client expectations.

• Build strong relationships with store associates and management.

• Monitor field team performance, manage expenses, and ensure compliance with company policies.

• Maintain regular communication with the Regional Field Manager.

• Execute additional assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5+ years of relevant management experience in retail, merchandising, training, sales, and/or field marketing.

• Prior experience in retail sales and merchandising management within Grocery and "big box" settings is highly preferred.

• A home office space with internet connectivity is mandatory.

• Proficient computer skills with expertise in internet usage, email, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• An innate ability to lead a team in a way that fosters team morale and meets objectives.

• A personable and professional demeanor with the capability to form relationships swiftly.

• Self-driven with excellent organizational skills, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while adhering to ethical and professional standards.

• Provide daily updates to the supervisor regarding field issues, including critical problems, representative turnover, and program challenges, using solution-oriented communication.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

• Willingness to travel within and beyond your designated territory as necessary.

• Compliance with mask-wearing is required when working in the field.

• Capability to lift up to 30 lbs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement from a home office.

• A home office space with internet connectivity is required.

• Opportunity for flexible travel within the district and occasional visits to client/Acosta headquarters or retailers.