Retail Area Manager Canada

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Retail Area Manager - Canada at Advantage Solutions. We grow People, Brands, and Businesses. The Retail Area Manager will be responsible for achieving and maintaining all Client and Customer standards by overseeing and directing activities of Retail Sales Specialists and Merchandisers within an assigned territory. This person works closely with Business Development Managers, Clients, Store Managers, and various retail personnel to ensure retail business objectives are met.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Business Development: work on the achievement of in-store retail excellence goals by building goodwill with the trade and Clients, timely new item retail placement, and ensure completion of all retail projects</li>
<li>Client Audits: manage and direct retail personnel, conduct store audits, and execute all retail projects; establish and maintain trade and Client relationships and conduct Client work with appointments</li>
<li>Sales and Merchandising: work with Customer and Client Team (regional) to establish priorities and tactics against objectives and business needs</li>
<li>New Items: placement of new items in all authorized stores to achieve business objectives</li>
<li>Shelf Standards and Conditions: authorize items to meet Client shelf schematic standards</li>
<li>Budget and Expense Control: budgeting and expense control with the goal of coming in under budget and having excellent control of expenses</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required</li>
<li>1-3 years of experience in the administrative or retail environment. Prior sales and marketing or industry experience preferred</li>
<li>Intermediate level skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and basic Access skills</li>
<li>Must have a complete understanding of the retail reporting system including how to input information and pull reports, as well as serving as a contact for new users</li>
<li>Must be able to effectively communicate and deal professionally with associates, clients, and customers</li>
</ul></p>
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