District Manager - Merchandising

Are 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 team that is redefining the future of retail!

What We Offer

• Represent a variety of industry-leading home electronics manufacturers
• $52,000 - $58,000 annual salary range, with quarterly bonus potential
• Diverse mixture of remote work and field travel (quarterly visits and possible local visits to help out on bigger projects)
• 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

Duties

• Maintain productive relationships with direct reports and retail store leaders
• Quarterly visits in the field as well as visits to local markets to assist on larger projects when needed
• Occasional Display Shakedown visits as needed
• 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