District Manager - Retail Execution

SAS Retail; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Retail in Minneapolis, MN seeks a District Manager - Retail Execution to lead frontline execution across a defined territory. You will oversee a team of hourly associates, ensure in-store merchandising, program delivery, and client standards, and coach staff daily.

You will manage staffing, scheduling, training, performance, and reporting, while maintaining strong store partnerships and driving retail objectives. Travel about 30% and focus on execution excellence.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• 2–4 years experience in relevant field.
• Travel about 30% is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees in-store program execution, merchandising, and audits to meet client standards.
• Directly manages, coaches, and develops retail associates through field engagement and structured feedback.
• Monitors execution through reporting and store visits; addresses performance gaps through coaching and training.
• Builds relationships with store leadership and client partners to support execution objectives.
• Manages schedules, reporting, and expenses aligned to territory expectations.

Skills

Retail execution

Team leadership

Field operations

Reporting & analytics

Customer relations

Education

High school education

Tools

Excel

Job description

District Manager - Retail Execution

Job Location

US-MN-Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Job Details

• Minimum Salary: USD $50,800.00/Yr.
• Maximum Salary: USD $63,500.00/Yr.
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Category: Field Operations/Field Management

Summary

Retail Execution District Manager

The Retail Execution District Manager leads frontline execution within a defined territory, overseeing a team of retail associates responsible for in-store merchandising, sales support, and program delivery. This role ensures consistent execution of client standards through hands‑on coaching, store‑level engagement, and day‑to‑day operational management.

The role is focused on execution excellence, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management of hourly or field‑based teams, while maintaining strong relationships with store leadership and ensuring retail objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Retail execution:
  • Oversees in-store program execution, merchandising, and audit activities to meet client standards
  • Ensures product placement, shelf standards, and merchandising compliance
• People leadership:
  • Directly manages, coaches, and develops retail associates through field engagement and structured feedback
  • Supports hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management of frontline teams
• Results and execution management:
  • Monitors execution through reporting and store visits; addresses performance gaps through coaching and training
  • Ensures timely completion of retail projects and coverage expectations
• Client and store relationships:
  • Builds relationships with store leadership and client partners to support execution objectives
• Operational and administrative excellence:
  • Manages schedules, reporting, and expenses aligned to territory expectations

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High school education
• Experience Requirements: 2-4 years experience in relevant field
• Travel requirement: 30% travel expected

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Company Overview

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.

Responsibilities (Detailed)

• Retail execution and merchandising fundamentals:
  • Understanding of in-store retail standards, including planograms, shelving, pricing/signage, and product placement
  • Familiarity with retail operations across channels, including grocery, mass, and specialty
• Field operations management:
  • Knowledge of territory-based staffing, scheduling, and store coverage models
  • Understanding of how retail programs, including resets, promotions, and demos, are executed in store
• Performance and reporting basics:
  • Working knowledge of retail reporting, including store audits, execution reports, and coverage metrics
  • Ability to interpret performance data to identify execution gaps and trends
• People management fundamentals:
  • Understanding of performance management basics, including coaching, feedback, and evaluations
  • Knowledge of hiring, onboarding, and training practices for hourly and field teams
• Frontline leadership and coaching:
  • Ability to coach in real time in store environments
  • Effectively delivers feedback to improve performance and accountability
  • Builds engagement and accountability across dispersed teams
• Execution and operational discipline:
  • Strong ability to organize and execute multiple store-based projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Manages schedules, routes, and coverage effectively to meet client expectations
  • Maintains high attention to detail in fast-paced environments
• Relationship management (store-level):
  • Builds trust and credibility with store managers and local client stakeholders
  • Represents the company professionally in field settings
  • Resolves day‑to‑day issues quickly and effectively
• Communication and coordination:
  • Communicates clearly with associates, peers, and support teams
  • Provides timely reporting and updates on execution and performance
  • Adapts communication style for frontline versus management audiences
• Basic data and technology skills:
  • Uses reporting tools, Excel, and internal systems to track performance and activity
  • Applies insights from reports to make immediate adjustments to execution
• Execution-focused mindset:
  • Demonstrates a bias for action and follow‑through
  • Maintains focus on completing tasks accurately and on time
• Adaptability and problem solving:
  • Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, store conditions, and staffing gaps
  • Solves operational issues independently while escalating appropriately
• Time and priority management:
  • Effectively manages competing demands across multiple stores and associates
  • Prioritizes work to align with client and business needs
• Accountability and ownership:
  • Takes ownership of territory results and team performance
  • Holds self and others accountable to expectations
• People-first leadership:
  • Motivates and develops associates through consistent presence and engagement
  • Demonstrates empathy while driving performance expectations

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment, which may include working in variable temperatures such as refrigerated areas, freezer sections and deli/bakery areas. The position typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each workday performing the following activities: Engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use consumer goods products, prepare, and serve food and beverages safely as appropriate for the product demonstration.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties

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 law.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an 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 law.