Full-time Retail District Manager - Chicago, IL

The District Manager is responsible for staffing, training and overseeing a team of retail professionals. Ensuring goals are achieved by meeting the client and customer objectives when representing their products at retail. This position will manage a given territory and be based out of the Chicago Market.

• Training/In Store Partnerships
• Travel regularly within territory to train and work with team on in store procedures including sales technique, product knowledge, feature and benefits, real estate challenges, closing sale and market intelligence.
• Communicate client priorities and expectations.
• Conduct new hire and conference call training's.
• Build strong client and retailer relationships at all levels.
• Attend client training seminars, conference calls and national meetings for further education on product and merchandising techniques.
• Work closely with Sales and Account Management by assisting in creating and updating In Store Instructions.

• Motivate team to exceed goals and performance expectations.
• Evaluate individual rep performances to ensure team is completing quality work and achieving strong compliance.
• Staff projects and monitor assigned work; strive to complete all territory assignments at 100%.
• Ensure all requirements are met through frequent Quality Assurance checks by monitoring field visits and posted work completion.
• Provide and interpret market intelligence from the field that will help our clients dominate within their market.
• Share information and respond to questions from team regarding in store projects and priorities to help meet the client’s needs.
• Recruiting
• Maintain a network of candidates and continuously develop new leads and sources as a means to recruit talented and qualified candidates.
• Monitor and review candidate database. Use applicant tracking tools; manage information related to candidates, leads and recruiting resources. Work with recruiter to hire right.
• Partner with other hiring managers to identify and anticipate staffing needs.
• Reports to Director of Field Services.

• 2 Years of Management experience in Retail, Merchandising, or Field Marketing
• College Degree or equivalent
• Ability to Travel on a Regular Basis – Occasional Overnights Required; Weekend Work Required; Sat/Sun rotation with peers
• A Self Starter, Organized and Goal Oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to Adapt to the changing Retail Environment
• Outgoing personality that can quickly build relationships with team and stores within district
• Strong computer skills in excel, word, and outlook
• Home Office with Computer and Internet Access
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

• Bonus Opportunity to earn a Percentage of your Annual Salary
• Travel and Entertainment Reimbursed along with Business Expenses
• Outstanding Benefits Package including Health and Dental insurance and 401K Retirement Funds