District Manager - FT

MCG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus plan

401(k) participation

Group medical and dental insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability plan

Long-term disability plan

Job summary

A premier retail service organization is looking for a Full-time District Manager in Chicago, IL, responsible for staffing, managing a team of merchandisers, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective in-store services. The role requires management and retail experience, proficient technical skills, and a strong ability to build client relationships. With competitive compensation and benefits including a 401(k) plan, this position also offers outstanding growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Management/Supervisory experience is required.
• Retail experience is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop a network of candidates for recruitment.
• Train merchandisers and demonstrate in-store techniques.
• Monitor project staffing and ensure compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and retailers.
• Travel within territory to train teams on in-store techniques.

Skills

Management/Supervisory Experience

Retail Experience

MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

General PC Skills

Job description

MCG is the premier retail service organization that partners with both manufacturers and retailers to increase sales at store level. We provide in store services to department stores, mass merchants and stand alone retailers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Job Description

MCG Full-time District Manager is responsible for the staffing, training and managing of a specific territory, focusing on in store services. Supervisor works closely with Director of Field Services on supervising a team of Merchandisers, Demonstrators and Brand Ambassadors within a given territory.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a network of candidates and continuously develop new leads and sources as a means to recruit talented and qualified candidates.
• Monitor and record candidate database on a weekly basis. Use applicant tracking tools; manage information related to candidates, leads and recruiting resources.
• Partner with other hiring managers to identify and anticipate staffing needs.
• Training/In Store Partnerships
• Travel regularly within territory to train merchandisers and demonstrators on in store techniques including real estate challenges, stock replenishment and market intelligence.
• Communicate all client priorities and expectations.
• Complete merchandising projects when necessary.
• Conduct new hire and conference call trainings.
• Build strong client and retailer relationships at all levels.
• Attend client training seminars, conference calls and national meetings for further education on product and merchandising techniques.
• Administrative
• Evaluate individual rep performances to ensure team is completing quality work and achieving strong compliance.
• Staff all projects and monitor assigned work and strive to complete all projects at 100%.
• Motivate the merchandiser to exceed goals and performance expectations.
• Ensure all requirements are met through frequent Quality Assurance checks by monitoring field visits and posted work completion.
• Provide and interpret market intelligence from the field that will help our clients dominate within their market.

Share information and respond to questions from team regarding in store projects and priorities to help meet the client’s needs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Management/Supervisory Experience Required
• MSO Experience Preferred
• Retail Experience Required
• Proficient Technical Skills Required: MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook); General PC Skills.

Additional Information

• Compensation : Competitive salary with bonus plan.
• Benefits : Participation in the company’s 401(k) plan; term life insurance; group medical insurance plan; group dental insurance plan; accidental death and long-term disability plan.
• Be a part of a successful team with a great opportunity for growth.
• With MCG, you can expect: outstanding pay, room for growth, working with premier brands, and training from industry experts!