Retail Manager

About the role

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 Suite—Excel, 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.

Pay

$60,000.00 – $65,000.00