District Manager Retail

Advantage Solutions; Caledonia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions in the United States is seeking a District Manager Retail to lead sales execution and drive business objectives within their assigned territory. The role focuses on hands-on management of teams, coaching, and coordination with client programs to ensure objectives are met.

The District Manager Retail will oversee field teams, manage reporting, training, and program oversight, while traveling as required to execute strategies and achieve results.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2–4 years of experience in retail management.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• In field coaching of all designated associates in district.
• Maximize execution within your district through regular team calls, one on one coaching, and training.
• Meet client execution expectations by providing reporting to impacted associates.
• Effectively scheduling, managing, and executing all client programs.
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring and scheduling of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Tues, Wed and Thurs – Field visits; Mon and Fri Remote Home

The District Manager Retail is responsible for the overall sales execution of business objectives within their assigned territory. In this key leadership role, the District Manager supports client programs by managing the sales execution teams dedicated to in-store programs. The position is responsible for driving execution results through hands‑on management of teams, objectives, training and through close coordination with peer management and support teams.

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Retail Execution Management

• In field coaching of all designated associates in district
• Maximize execution within your district through effective results management using regular team calls, one on one coaching, as well as over the phone, email, and in‑person training, supported by a peer trainer
• Meet each client’s execution expectations set forth by the company by providing reporting to impacted associates
• Effectively scheduling, managing, and executing all client programs
• Effective hiring, schedule management, training, personnel development and program oversight of all programs in your respective district and future roles; succession planning

Results Management

• Actively manage flawless execution through a combination of proactive hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and in‑store oversight
• Project a positive image in representing Company to clients and community
• Promote client priorities in‑store
• Responsible for delivery of team training content, in settings from 1:1 to large group presentations

Team Management

• Regularly conduct coaching sessions with associates to discuss strategies for ongoing demonstration and improvement in addition to regular visits re: Coaching/Accountability /Motivation
• Communicate with support team within assigned District to address support issues/discrepancies, determine appropriate mode of communicate depending on nature of issue.
• Utilize reporting to review sales team’s results, monitor un‑staffed locations and assess trends
• Training of associates in areas of store relationship building, product knowledge, and selling skills.
• Recruiting, Interviewing, Hiring and Scheduling of direct reports.
• Conduct employee evaluations & performance reviews.
• Identify succession candidates to support future business growth.

Additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

• Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company‑wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports

• May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job

Travel or Drive up to 60 %

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

(Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

2‑4 years of experience in retail management, with hiring, managing part‑time employees, demonstration or even marketing, results reporting, inventory, merchandising and training experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and able to handle a fast‑paced work environment
• Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
• Ability to work effectively with management

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each workday doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.