Field Supervisor

Summary

Field Supervisor position is a pivotal role and is responsible for achieving and maintaining all Client and Customer standards by guiding and overseeing the activities of your team of Retail Merchandisers at retail accounts within an assigned territory.

Job Responsibilities

• Train Retail Merchandisers and ensure they are equipped and prepared to perform all assigned job responsibilities.
• Track and manage performance to ensure associates meet/exceed the merchandizing requirements as established by the client.
• Partner with client representatives to conduct in-store training and development days for team members.
• Assign merchandisers to stores and maintain work schedules for direct reports.
• Complete store audits to ensure merchandisers are properly performing each task.
• Complete timely and accurate reporting including: recaps, itineraries, timekeeping, expense and other required reports.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D., some college courses or equivalent job-related experience.
• 2 plus years merchandising experience.
• 1 to 2 years lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to hire, train, and develop associates to build an effective team.
• Ability to develop robust peer relationships.
• Must be able to present information to store management and to participate in meetings with other business partners.

Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Field Supervisor is responsible to supervise Retail Merchandisers and ensure all goals are achieved by maintaining all Client and Customer Standards merchandising products at retail accounts within an assigned territory.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Team Management

• Train Retail Merchandisers and ensure they are equipped and prepared to perform all assigned job responsibilities. Creating and managing score card to ensure associate meets the merchandizing requirements as established by the client.
• Partners with client representatives to conduct in store training and development days for team members
• Assign merchandisers to stores and maintain work schedules for direct reports
• Complete store audits to ensure merchandisers are properly performing each task and all standards are met

Merchandising Support

• Supports team members by ensuring all aspect of the merchandizing process are in place and meet the client and customer objectives. Conducts periodic distribution audits and processes daily reports as necessary.

Administration and Reporting

• Complete timely and accurate, recaps, itineraries, timekeeping, expense and other required reports

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports

May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is an essential duty or function of this job.

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required) High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience



Field of Study/Area of Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in Merchandising
• 1-2 years of lead or supervisory experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Ability to make oral presentations
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field / Administrative Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential. A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department.

Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions



Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ASM reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC. Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.