Area Manager - Merchandising

Neptune Retail Solutions; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail solutions company is seeking an entrepreneurial-minded individual for the position of Area Manager in Nashville, TN. This field-based role involves overseeing part-time merchandisers across central Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of remote management experience, strong leadership skills, and effective communication abilities. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and motivating a team to execute merchandising programs successfully for clients like Publix and Kroger. Comprehensive training and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous remote management experience.
• Willingness to take ownership and be accountable.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and motivate a team of about 22 part-time merchandisers.
• Ensure successful execution of field programs.
• Interface with clients and customers.

Skills

Remote management experience

Leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Time-management

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

Field

Location

Nashville, TN

Position

Area Manager

Description

Neptune Retail Solutions is seeking an entrepreneur‑minded individual for the position of Area Manager. This field‑based role will operate from a home office and oversee the overall operations for the specific geographical area, which includes all cities, suburbs, and rural areas throughout central Tennessee—Nashville and north to the Kentucky border, and south of Nashville to the Alabama border.

The Area Manager is responsible for the direct oversight of part‑time merchandisers who install and service advertising and merchandising programs in grocery, drug, convenience, and mass‑merchandise outlets. A list of retail chains serviced includes Publix, Kroger, CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Target, with special attention to Dollar General Headquarters in Goodlettsville, TN.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and motivate a team of about 22 part‑time merchandisers.
• Ensure the team successfully executes field programs.
• Hold direct reports accountable through reporting and auditing.
• Proactively anticipate problems and situations and arrange appropriate resolutions.
• Interface with clients and customers.

Position Requirements

• 2 years of 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 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 (minimum 2 years).
• College degree or equivalent experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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