Manager Retail

Retail Manager

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for retail excellence and team development? Join our team as a Retail Manager, where you'll lead a high-performing group of Retail Coverage Merchandisers (RCMs) to deliver exceptional in-store execution and drive client sales. This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while growing your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

Train, mentor, and inspire a team of RCMs to meet and exceed client expectations in merchandising, shelving, and sales execution.

Sales Strategy Execution

Provide daily strategic direction to maximize sales opportunities and guide your team in identifying best practices and in-store selling opportunities.

Performance Coaching & Quality Assurance

Conduct regular audits and deliver actionable feedback to ensure high-quality execution. Build strong relationships with retail partners through consistent communication.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Retail Directors and internal stakeholders to align on key initiatives and communicate effectively across teams.

Technology & Systems Expertise

Serve as a subject matter expert on Acosta's retail systems. Train associates using Acosta University and other tools to enhance in-store performance.

Meeting Facilitation & Reporting

Develop impactful selling materials for retail meetings and conduct bi-quarterly evaluations to support team development.

Additional Duties

Perform other responsibilities as assigned, including meeting physical requirements and maintaining a valid driver's license for travel.

Qualifications

Proven ability to see the big picture and translate diverse systems and goals into actionable plans.

Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.

Experience in coaching, mentoring, and promoting continuous learning within teams.

Ability to align organizational goals with individual performance objectives.

Expertise in retail systems and tools to drive efficiency and execution.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteExcel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales skills.

Comfortable presenting to various audiences and responding to questions with confidence.

About Us

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But it's not just about what we do it's about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we're a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.