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Director Field Operations



Join the #1 Experiential and Promotion Marketing Agency in America, IN Marketing Services! We are seeking a talented and effective Director of Field Operations to build and lead a large team of Regional Managers across a multi-state region for an exciting new account with a major retailer. As the Field Operations Director, your responsibilities will be to oversee the planning and successful execution of all field events across the region centered on delivering outstanding customer engagement and, ultimately, driving dramatic sale growth. In this highly visible role, you will work with all levels of field personnel and with internal, customer and client senior management.

Bring your skills and build your career with IN Marketing Services, the marketing division of Advantage Sales and Marketing, where your enthusiasm and passion will be met with challenging work that focuses on influencing buyer behavior and driving sales through shopper marketing, experiential marketing, in-store event services and more. Work with IN Marketing’s established retailers and the iconic brands we represent that matter most to everyday shoppers.

The Director Field Operations manages, trains, coaches, and directs a large team of full time managers and part time Event Specialists who are responsible for supporting and executing all Integrated Marketing Services division events, projects, and initiatives. This is done within a specific geographic area to ensure client and customer program standards are met and sales volume is increased through excellent one-to-one customer engagement at the point of purchase. Collaborate with field personnel at all levels, members of senior office management, as well as, client and customer contacts to maintain operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities
  • Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning associates and following up on work results
  • Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training associates
  • Achieve job results through the coaching, counseling, and discipline of associates; monitoring, planning, and appraising job results
  • Achieve business execution and event/project compliance objectives by prioritizing, and organizing multiple event/project priorities with local managers and Event Specialists.
  • Accomplish specific client and division goals and objectives through adequate staffing and on-date execution according to specific event manual direction and following food safety guidelines as appropriate


Qualifications
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
  • Strong understanding and experience managing large remote sales team operations
  • Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
  • Mathematical, analytical and research Skills
  • Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
  • Strong understanding of retail reporting systems
  • Basic to intermediate computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage


Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions 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. Advantage Solutions 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 and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer