District Manager - MerchandisingLocationIL - CHICAGOAre you a retail professional ready to take the next step in your career?ActionLink has a new opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented field retail leader to remotely manage and coach a team of tech-oriented Merchandising Specialists located throughout a designated territory. The District Manager will lead the execution of multi-unit merchandising operations for our retail vendors and consumer electronic client partners. This individual should have a passion for the growing world of home technology and enjoy providing guidance and oversight for others.As an ActionLink Merchandising District Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the retail landscape by influencing customer perceptions and introducing cutting-edge display innovations.Come be part of a teamthat is redefining the future of retail!What We Offer
Represent a variety of industry-leading home electronics manufacturers
$52,000 - $55,000 annual salary range
Diverse mixture of remote work and field travel
Supportive merchandising team development & leadership
Medical, dental, vision, life, and prescription insurance plans
Laptop and monthly internet/phone stipend
Travel reimbursements
Paid vacation & sick time
Paid holidays
401(k) option with employer match
What You Will Do
Maintain productive relationships with direct reports and retail store leaders
Complete weekly field visits to audit completed merchandising projects
Utilize MS Excel to report in-field measures and monitor progress towards achieving clients’ compliance standards
Assist with leading New Hire Orientation calls to effectively acclimate new hires to the ActionLink team
Ensure direct reports complete all required ActionLink training courses
Mentor, develop, and reward employees to improve performance and retention
Monitor performance of all direct reports and follow employee discipline procedures when necessary
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all field call reports and payroll timesheets
Collaborate with Regional Manager on analyzing business results and recommending process improvements
Work closely with Recruiting and Human Resources to fill staffing needs and assist with employee relations issues
Adhere to guidelines of the ActionLink Travel and Expense Policies
Qualifications
Previous retail leadership or supervisory experience, preferably managing a remote field team in a multi-unit environment and/or within a 3PL organization
Knowledge of retail planograms and merchandising execution
Consumer electronics industry experience is a plus
Superior time management and organizational skills to successfully work within strict retail deadline demands, administrative reporting timelines, and execution goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to travel locally by vehicle and nationally by plane as needed
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a car under ActionLink’s corporate insurance standards
Must have access to a quiet home office space, reliable high-speed internet connectivity, and a smartphone with data plan
Must be mobile and able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer
