District Manager Field Operations Pet Nutrition - Full-time

Summary

DISTRICT MANAGER OF FIELD OPERATIONS PET NUTRITION

Are you a pet enthusiast who is passionate about pet nutrition and health? We are seeking experienced District Managers of Field Operations to build and lead a team of Pet Nutrition Specialists. Their main objective is to drive sales through pet-food demonstrations in pet stores across the nation. The District Manager’s duties include: retail management, assisting brand ambassadors, achieving sales objectives, and training through close coordination with peer management. Advantage Sales and Marketing jobs offer competitive pay and excellent growth opportunities within the sales and marketing industry.

Responsibilities

• In-field coaching of all designated Pet Nutrition Specialists in district
• Maximize execution of events within your district through effective results management using weekly team calls, one-on-one coaching, as well as over the phone, email, and in-person training.
• Meet each client’s execution expectations set forth by the company by reporting to Club Supervisors and Event Specialists
• Effectively schedule, manage, and execute all client programs
• Effective hiring, managing schedules, training/development, and oversight of all programs in your respective district
• Develop associates to maximize potential in current and future roles; succession planning
• Order, place/repair of demo equipment/fixtures as needed
• Develop and maintain client relationships

Skills and Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
• Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business, Marketing, Public Relations or closely related field
• 3-5 years of experience in retail management, with hiring, managing part-time employees, demonstration or even marketing, results reporting, inventory, merchandising and training experience
• Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with management
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

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.

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