Manager Retail District

Acosta Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail District Manager to oversee a team of Retail Coverage Merchandisers. This dynamic role involves providing leadership, managing projects, and ensuring superior in-store results. You will work closely with store personnel to achieve merchandising excellence while developing a strong understanding of client expectations. The company emphasizes employee growth and offers flexible career opportunities. If you possess strong leadership and organizational skills, this is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in retail or customer service.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Retail Coverage Merchandisers.
• Work in-store to understand business and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Some college with management experience

Tools

MEI Technology

Job description

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Description

The Retail District Manager is responsible for managing and developing a group of Retail Coverage Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers. They represent the company, clients, and customers by supervising RCM work, including retail store coverage, set coverage, or special projects, and executing objectives set by the principal, Business Manager, or Sales Manager to achieve superior in-store results in assigned territories or stores.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the team in the assigned area, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, conflict resolution, coaching, and support.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s business model, client and customer expectations, and work processes.
• Work in-store at least 50% of the time to understand business and project requirements.
• Manage work to completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and accuracy of project details and supporting documentation.
• Assign work, monitor progress, review work quality, resolve issues, and ensure necessary materials and equipment are available.
• Understand and optimize selling effectiveness, identify training needs, and maintain a balance of store set/surge work and retail coverage.
• Partner with store personnel to achieve merchandising excellence, discuss schedules, meet goals, and build relationships. Proactively report unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including equipment maintenance, expense and activity reporting.
• Communicate responsibilities to the MEI admin team for accurate reporting.
• Utilize technology effectively, including MEI, to communicate priorities and coverage analyses.
• Meet physical requirements listed below.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associate Degree preferred.
• Some college with at least 2 years of management/supervisory experience and industry background.
• Experience in sales, retail, customer service, or reset responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills; effective communication.
• Self-starter with attention to detail.
• Quick learner, adaptable to changing environments.
• Valid driver’s license, transportation, and ability to drive for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in cold environments (refrigerated/freezer sections) temporarily.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing, ability to travel, pushing/pulling, color perception, climbing, carrying (up to 60 lbs.), lifting (up to 60 lbs.), listening, standing, climbing ladders or step stools.

About Us

Acosta Group unites trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies to connect consumers with brands through omnichannel strategies. We prioritize employee growth, development, and well-being, offering flexible opportunities for part-time or full-time careers. Discover your path with us!

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Salary Range: $39,780.00 - $49,770.00.