Market Retail Manager Trainee - Baton Rouge, LA

What would you do in this role?

SUPERVISION:

The MSM is a decision-making position that reports directly to the Regional Sales Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES, include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for communicating and collaborating on promotions and programs to Market Managers and Store Managers.
• Lead and train assigned associates in store management communication and collaborating to increase sales and execution.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire quality sales associates.
• Works closely with Territory Sales Leads and Sales Merchandisers to communicate program and project expectations and metrics.
• Works closely with Territory Sales Leads and Sales Merchandisers to communicate training initiatives.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all Anderson Merchandisers' associates, clients, and contacts.

Pre-Sell and Awareness

• Communicate goals and metrics for products, programs and initiatives to Territory Sales Leads and Sales Merchandisers.
• Sell placement and products to Market Managers, Store Managers, and team.
• Make Regional Manager aware of success or potential barriers.
• Lead and train associate's skills and effectiveness to increase product sales and promotion placement.

Implementation

• Meet company/retailer/client execution, compliance and accuracy standards and metrics within assigned market.
• Responsible for Volt training and accountability for all personnel within assigned market.
• Responsible for A+ Certification achievement for all personnel within assigned market.
• Monitor dashboard reporting projects and programs in order to take real-time corrective action to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
• Responsible for integrity and accuracy of execution compliance for all work activities within the market.
• Provide timely and urgent response to internal and external escalations.
• Responsible for maximizing company sales and profits while controlling expenses.
• Maintain company, client, and retailer confidentiality.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations based on company timelines.
• Coach high level of associate performance and leadership development through regular store visits and quality feedback.

Reporting

• Meet Anderson and client execution standards and metrics within market.
• Control expenses and maximize company profit.
• Monitor dashboard reporting projects and programs to provide real-time responses and communication on sales priorities.
• Provide solution-focused direction for Territory Sales Leads and Sales Merchandisers.
• Assist in assessing current programs and promotions.

Post Reporting

• Train associates how to communicate specific sales and promo placement results.
• Communicate specific sales and promo placement results with Store Managers and Market Managers.
• Conduct frequent business reviews with Market Managers/Market teams, and Store Managers.
• Report specific requests, needs, or sales opportunities to Regional Sales Manager or WWHY based on opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Availability to work weekends and nights, as needed.
• Availability to work overnight projects, as needed.
• Ability to make required travel to include overnight stays.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry objects/products up to 35 lbs. and lift objects and product up to a maximum of 50 lbs., on occasion.
• Able to perform work while sitting, standing, or walking.
• Ability to perform work that regularly consists of bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, and fine manipulation of hands and/or fingers.
• Fully functioning upper and lower body mobility.
• High School diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College degree preferred or equivalent job-related experience.
• Valid driver's license is required as travel to additional locations is necessary.
• Automobile liability insurance is required to be maintained.

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