MCG is the premier retail service organization that partners with both manufacturers and retailers to increase sales at store level. We provide in store services to department stores, mass merchants and stand alone retailers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Job Description:

The District Manager is responsible for staffing, training and overseeing a team of retail professionals. Ensuring goals are achieved by meeting the client and customer objectives when representing their products at retail. This position will manage a given territory and be based out of the Chicago Market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Training/In Store Partnerships
• Travel regularly within territory to train and work with team on in store procedures including sales technique, product knowledge, feature and benefits, real estate challenges, closing sale and market intelligence.
• Communicate client priorities and expectations.
• Conduct new hire and conference call training's.
• Build strong client and retailer relationships at all levels.
• Attend client training seminars, conference calls and national meetings for further education on product and merchandising techniques.
• Work closely with Sales and Account Management by assisting in creating and updating In Store Instructions.

Administrative:

• Motivate team to exceed goals and performance expectations.
• Evaluate individual rep performances to ensure team is completing quality work and achieving strong compliance.
• Staff projects and monitor assigned work; strive to complete all territory assignments at 100%.
• Ensure all requirements are met through frequent Quality Assurance checks by monitoring field visits and posted work completion.
• Provide and interpret market intelligence from the field that will help our clients dominate within their market.
• Share information and respond to questions from team regarding in store projects and priorities to help meet the client’s needs.
• Recruiting
• Maintain a network of candidates and continuously develop new leads and sources as a means to recruit talented and qualified candidates.
• Monitor and review candidate database. Use applicant tracking tools; manage information related to candidates, leads and recruiting resources. Work with recruiter to hire right.
• Partner with other hiring managers to identify and anticipate staffing needs.
• Reports to Director of Field Services.

Job Requirements:

• 2 Years of Management experience in Retail, Merchandising, or Field Marketing
• College Degree or equivalent
• Ability to Travel on a Regular Basis – Occasional Overnights Required; Weekend Work Required; Sat/Sun rotation with peers
• A Self Starter, Organized and Goal Oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to Adapt to the changing Retail Environment
• Outgoing personality that can quickly build relationships with team and stores within district
• Strong computer skills in excel, word, and outlook
• Home Office with Computer and Internet Access
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Job Benefits

• Bonus Opportunity to earn a Percentage of your Annual Salary
• Travel and Entertainment Reimbursed along with Business Expenses
• Outstanding Benefits Package including Health and Dental insurance and 401K Retirement Funds

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