Job Description

Job Description

The Field Manager is responsible for maximizing sales of American Greetings products within a defined geographic area (territory). The Field Manager ensures that all programs and customer initiatives are implemented in assigned accounts to planned intent. Ultimately, the Field Manager is the face of the American Greetings brand in their territory and works to build strong relationships with the management and store personnel of the accounts for which they are responsible. In addition, the Field Manager is responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of all staff including Merchandisers, Training Revision Specialists and Installation Coordinators. • Leads a team of merchandisers to execute chain and corporate programs in order to maintain account standards and profitably maximize sales. Reviews sales performance to forecast in assigned accounts and implements programs to meet goals. Responsible to call on accounts within assigned territory as per established call frequencies. • Builds and maintains a good relationship with managers, owners, and other personnel within assigned accounts, while conforming to all established company policies, procedures and terms of sales. • Responsible for managing the Merchandiser Service Program to maintain account standards and maximize sales volume at store level. • Effectively execute and maintain regular work with schedules with merchandisers to ensure displays are set up and maintained to corporate and chain standards using the approved service budgets • Interviews, hires and trains non-exempt associates in accordance with company best practices and policies, EEO guidelines, and affirmative action plans. Provides ongoing coaching and performance feedback to associates. • Coordinate set-ups for new accounts and revisions. • Able to read blueprints and diagrams and build fixtures. • Responsible for achieving the annual territory sales forecast, service model goals and key metrics as well as managing expense, merchandiser and credit budgets. • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

• 1-3 years retail experience in a supervisory/managerial role. • Able to read blueprints and diagrams and build fixtures. • Experience with use of basic hand tools required. Responsible for maintaining a set of company supplied tools. • Energetic, self-motivated and results orientated with a clear focus on high performance • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. • Computer experience required, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word • Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, as well as demonstrated effective time management skills, including the ability to multi-task • Attention to detail and timely follow up is essential • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision We offer: Competitive Salary, Company Car, Tablet, iPhone, Full Benefits, 401K Retirement Plan #LI-TG1

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related-field, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Company Description

Hi there! Ready to go back to work? Looking for a position that offers flexibility? Want to be a part of making meaningful connections? American Greetings is hiring Reset Assembler in your area!! No experience necessary...we will train you! Please check out our website at www.workatag.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! American Greetings-we make the world a more thoughtful and caring place