What are the responsibilities and job description for the Region Director position at Central Garden & Pet?
Description
Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a Region Director to be responsible for the merchandising strategy and execution through the District Managers and their teams, within the Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Walmart stores in the assigned district. This position is focused on developing their assigned team and their business relationships with other District Managers and store management to grow the business.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Train, motivate, guide, and provide direction to the assigned team of Merchandisers
- Develop business relationships with other District Managers and in store management for –“Mining the Middle” in order to grow the business
- Conduct store audits to ensure that all corporate planograms, programs and promotions are implemented
- Must be able to meet, execute and provide leadership for critical time lines such as resets, display implementation, special projects, etc.
- Must be able to lead by example – daily in-store presence
- Manage expenses to budget
- Manage district recruiting needs with HR and District Managers
- Report weekly store hours, conduct, and report field surveys, etc.
- Review and approve “hours worked” report and payroll for hourly merchandisers within assigned district
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
WORKING CONDITIONS
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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