Regional Retail Manager

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

📋 Description

• Achieve objectives in Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing in accordance with agreed retail priorities across all principals.

• Continuously improve sales coverage and productivity within the Retail Selling Organization.

• Ensure compliance with company policies throughout the Retail Selling Organization.

• Actively engage and collaborate with supervisors and principals on significant initiatives such as new product launches and contests.

• Build relationships with key decision-makers in operations to assist Business Managers in meeting principals' goals.

• Take on the role of trainer for team members, lead projects, and manage important accounts.

• Serve as the primary operations liaison for the Customer Business Team.

• Organize thematic merchandising events that involve multiple departments.

• Provide guidance to General Managers and Business Managers regarding operational issues and the performance of both full-time and part-time team members.

• Assist Business Managers and cross-functional resources in articulating customer needs, objectives, and future strategies.

• Manage regional reporting and tracking requirements to maintain consistency and control.

• Utilize technology, including RW3, to convey retail priorities and assess coverage.

• Review retail condition data reports to enhance in-store presence outcomes.

• Foster the personal development of Unit Managers and oversee the creation of annual Performance Agreements. Supervise the training and development of both full-time and part-time representatives.

• Understand and enhance the selling effectiveness of the Retail Sales Organization while identifying areas for improvement.

• Conduct recruitment of Retail Associates, maintain incident records, and carry out personnel auto inspections.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Business is preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of five years of prior retail management experience, along with food broker and set responsibility experience, is required. Previous supervisory experience is also necessary.

• Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales capabilities. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is essential.

• Communication: Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Technical Skills: Competence in operating a calculator, fax machine, telephone, paper cutter, copier, hand tools, hand truck, and pallet jack.

• Licensing: A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to drive a vehicle for extended durations.

• Environmental Conditions: Must be willing and capable of working in extremely cold environments (e.g., refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).

• Physical Requirements:

• Vision: Must have the ability to see clearly.

• Travel: Must be able to travel as necessary.

• Color Perception: Must be able to perceive colors accurately.

• Listening: Excellent listening skills are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work schedule options.

• Employee discounts and other perks.