Area Execution Manager

About This Role

The Area Execution Manager (AEM) is a full-time, field-based lead responsible for high-quality, on-time retail merchandising execution across an assigned market of stores. The AEM performs merchandising, reset, installation, and break-fix work while leading the in-store team of merchandising associates assigned to market projects, training associates, modeling standards, directing in-store work, and inspecting completed work for quality, completeness, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee in-store merchandising activities in the assigned territory, including resets, new-item cut-ins, planogram compliance, displays, fixture assembly and installation, signage, and inventory.
• Direct the in-store team on assigned projects by communicating project instructions, sequencing tasks on site, and inspecting completed work against company and client standards.
• Serve as the company's in-market point of contact and build strong working relationships with store management and client representatives.
• Complete accurate, on-time project reporting through company mobile apps and systems, and verify the accuracy of team project reporting.
• Plan efficient daily travel between assigned stores to meet project timelines.
• Enforce safety standards on site by verifying proper and safe use of tools and equipment by self and team, and stopping and correcting unsafe conditions or behavior.
• Escalate coverage gaps, staffing needs, and client or store issues to the District Manager promptly.
• Lead the in-store team of merchandising associates in the quality and on-time completion of team-based projects.
• Train, coach, and demonstrate standards for merchandising, installation, break-fix, safety, dress code, and retailer requirements.
• Provide input to the District Manager on associate performance, development, and conduct; participate in interviews and onboarding of new associates as requested.

Requirements

• 2+ years of retail merchandising, fixture installation, electronic displays, resets, or comparable field experience.
• Experience leading, training, or directing the work of field associates; formal or informal lead experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute planograms and project instructions.
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and auto insurance meeting company policy requirements.
• Proficiency with a smartphone, tablet, or iPad for reporting and photo capture.
• Certified, or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire, to safely operate forklifts and aerial/scissor lifts in accordance with applicable OSHA requirements and client site authorization requirements, where required.
• Resides within reasonable commuting distance of the assigned territory, generally within approximately 30 miles of the majority of assigned stores.