Retail Manager: Lead High-Impact In-Store Team

Acosta, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Retail Manager in Milwaukee to lead a high-performing team of Retail Coverage Merchandisers and drive in-store execution. You will steer daily sales strategy, train and coach staff, and collaborate with Retail Directors to implement best practices across merchandising and sales.

The role emphasizes developing team capabilities, conducting quality audits, and using Acosta's retail systems to optimize performance. It requires travel and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate systems and goals into actionable plans.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to tailor messages.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and promoting continuous learning within teams.
• Ability to align organizational goals with individual performance objectives.
• Expertise in retail systems and tools to drive efficiency and execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales skills.
• Comfortable presenting to various audiences and responding to questions with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Retail Coverage Merchandisers to meet client expectations.
• Provide daily sales strategy direction to maximize opportunities.
• Conduct audits and deliver actionable feedback for quality execution.
• Collaborate with Retail Directors and stakeholders to align on initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Acosta’s retail systems and tools.
• Develop impactful selling materials and conduct bi-quarterly evaluations.
• Perform other duties including travel and meeting physical requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales strategy

Audits & QA

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & mentoring

Reporting

MS Office

Travel readiness

Communication

Tools

Retail systems

Acosta University

Excel

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Retail Manager in Milwaukee to lead a high-performing team of Retail Coverage Merchandisers and drive in-store execution. You will steer daily sales strategy, train and coach staff, and collaborate with Retail Directors to implement best practices across merchandising and sales.

The role emphasizes developing team capabilities, conducting quality audits, and using Acosta's retail systems to optimize performance. It requires travel and a valid driver’s license.