Area Manager - Merchandising

Neptune Retail Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail solutions company is looking for an Area Manager to oversee field operations in the Cincinnati area. This position requires managing a team of part-time merchandisers and ensuring successful execution of advertising and merchandising programs. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of remote management experience, a strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. The role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and drive results across multiple retail chains including Kroger and Target.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous remote management experience required.
• Ability to analyze information for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and initiative are essential.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and motivate a team of part-time merchandisers.
• Ensure successful execution of field programs.
• Interface with clients and customers.

Skills

Remote management experience

Leadership and motivation

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Neptune Retail Solutions is currently seeking an entrepreneur-minded individual for the position of Area Manager. This position is field based, working from a home office, overseeing the overall operations for the specific geographical area.

Department: Field

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Description

Retail experience? A unbeatable work ethic? A burning desire to be part of a team dedicated to delivering results to clients/customers? You might be Neptune Retail Solutions material.

The geographical area includes: Cincinnati Metro Area, Louisville, Northeast Kentucky, Southeast Indiana

The Area Manager is responsible for direct oversight of part-time merchandisers who install and service Advertising and Merchandising programs in grocery, drug, convenience and mass merchandise outlets.

The retail chains serviced include: Kroger, Meijer, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar

Key Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and motivating a team of about 29 Part Time Merchandisers
• Ensuring the team is successfully executing field programs
• Holding direct reports accountable through reporting and auditing
• Proactive anticipation of problems and situations and appropriate resolutions of same
• Interfacing with clients and customers

Position Requirements

• 2 years previous remote management experience
• Desire to continually improve
• Willingness to take ownership, be held accountable and hold others accountable
• Ability to lead and motivate
• Ability to analyze information toward process of continuous improvement and innovation
• Effective communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Basic computer competencies (working knowledge of Microsoft Office)
• Attention to detail
• Initiative and follow-through
• Problem-solving skills
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Time management skills
• Valid driver’s license (for at least 2 years)
• College degree or equivalent experience

Neptune Retail Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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