Area Manager - Merchandising

Neptune Retail Solutions; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Neptune Retail Solutions is seeking an Area Manager for merchandising to oversee field operations across Cleveland and surrounding OH markets from a home office. The role covers managing part-time merchandisers and ensuring successful execution of programs for major retailers.

You will lead a team, coordinate with clients like Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, CVS, and Dollar General, and drive continuous improvement in field processes.

Qualifications

• 2 years of remote management experience is required.
• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and motivate a team of about 23 part-time merchandisers.
• Ensure field programs are executed accurately by the team.
• Hold direct reports accountable through reporting and audits.
• Proactively resolve issues and coordinate with clients and customers.
• Interface with retailers and manage relationships.

Skills

Remote management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Area Manager - Merchandising

Department: Field

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cleveland, OH

Description

Neptune Retail Solutions is the unparalleled leader in omnichannel retail marketing across the U.S. and Canada. Neptune's In-Store Media network is unmatched across 60,000 locations and 140 banners, including Albertsons, CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, HEB, Kroger, Loblaw, Metro, Publix, Sobeys, Southeast Grocers, Meijer, HyVee, Total Wine & More and Wakefern. Linked to its market-leading Digital Incentives Network at many of the same retailers plus BJ's and Target, along with Neptune's exclusive ability to combine in-store and Digital OOH content into a single platform with unparalleled precision, scale and proven results, the Company is "one of one," uniquely positioned to seamlessly drive traffic, conversion and profitable revenue growth for retailers and advertisers. For more information, visit www.neptuneretailsolutions.com.

Neptune Retail Solutions is currently seeking a 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.

The geographical area includes: Cleveland, Sandusky, Mentor, Akron, Youngstown, Brunswick, Medina, Boardman, OH

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: Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Hiring, training, and motivating a team of about 23 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.

Applicants must be able to work for any U.S. employer and not require sponsorship either now or in the future.