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Advantage Solutions Regional Manager in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Summary
Regional Manager
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly dynamic Regional Manager to be responsible for leading a team of full-time District Managers and partnering with retail management and sales associates to drive sales and market share growth for an assigned geographic territory. The Regional Manager is also responsible for the final interviewing and hiring of the District Manager team, managing all aspects of their training and development, as well as ensuring completion of all reports/deliverables and overall performance to the goals and metrics of the program. The focus is on driving measurable sales results to the client through outstanding program execution.
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What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Car Allowance and Fuel Card
Responsibilities:
Overall performance management ofEvent Specialistsproviding direction, guidance, and support where necessary.
Regularly travels to markets for purpose of, but not limited to;Event SpecialistDevelopment, retailer meetings/trainings.
Drives professional and value-oriented relationships with key account Field Regional (RM/RVP) retail management to drive partnership.
Reports/presents to the client in areas of but not limited to; program execution – performance vs. KPI’s, competitive intelligence, key market initiatives, wins, losses, opportunities, and challenges.
Works collaboratively with the operations team in areas including, but not limited to, report development, event execution, financial control and coverage model execution/revisions.
Evaluates field sales results by assembling corrective plans to drive sustainable sales growth.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent job-related experience in Business Administration or Operations Management field
3-5 years of experience in Operations
Experience working in an agency, retail, CPG, or CE environment
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills; ability to make oral presentations
Team-building skills
Responsibilities
The Company 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. The Company 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.
Position Summary
The Regional Manager is responsible for leading a team of full-time District Managers and partnering with retail management and sales associates to drive sales and market share growth for an assigned geographic territory. The Regional Manager is responsible for the final interviewing and hiring of the District Manager team, managing all aspects of their training and development, as well as ensuring completion of all reports/deliverables and overall performance to the goals and metrics of the program. Focus is on driving measurable sales results to the client through outstanding program execution.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Overall performance management of District Sales Managers providing direction, guidance and support where necessary
Regularly travels to markets for purpose of, but not limited to; District Manager Development, retailer meetings/trainings
Drives professional and value oriented relationships with key account Field Regional/District (RM/RVP, DM) retail management to drive partnership
Reports/presents to client on areas of but not limited to; program execution – performance vs. KPI’s, competitive intelligence, key market initiatives, wins, losses, opportunities and challenges
Works collaboratively with operations team in areas including, but not limited to, report development, event execution, financial control and coverage model execution/revisions
Evaluates field sales results assembling corrective plans to drive sustainable sales growth
Conducts weekly conference calls with District Sales Manager to communicate program updates and strategic priorities
Manages MDF budget for assigned geographic area
Develops employees for career advancement
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
Travel up to 50%
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business Administration or Operations Management
3-5 years of experience in Operations
Experience working in an agency, retail, CPG, or CE environment
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Good interpersonal skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Ability to make oral presentations
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
Team building Skills
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Job Locations US-MA-Marlborough
Primary Posting Location : City Marlborough
Primary Posting Location : State/Province MA
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 01752
Primary Posting Location : Country US
Requisition ID 2023-430407
Position Type Full Time
Category Retail Sales Merchandising
Minimum USD $55,000.00/Yr.
Maximum USD $65,000.00/Yr.