What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Manager position at Red Bull Distribution Company?
The Merchandising Manager's main priority is managing and leading a group of Merchandisers that are accountable for in store execution through merchandising product to the shelf, displays, and cold equipment in large format stores. The Merchandising Manager will also be responsible for the coaching and development of their respective teams. The Merchandising Manager will be accountable for managing labor hours within a set budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
that matter most for this role:
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
Establish set Merchandising routes for each employee to follow weekly.
Manage labor hours within the specified budget.
Establish and maintain regular and on-going communications with retail partners/decision makers in order to successfully implement national/local programming.
LEADING EXCELLENCE
Ensure 3 route rides are completed per week. The primary purpose of the route rides is to train, develop, and evaluate the performance of the Merchandiser and the executional conditions of his/her market.
Conduct bimonthly Merchandiser meetings/workshops in groups and 1 on 1 to improve executional expertise and recognize/reward results.
Work collaboratively across the organization and share best practices. Act as a major contributor/leader among peer group.
Build a diverse organization that reflects the marketplace; lives to Red Bull's values and inspires team through effective leadership.
Ensure the Merchandising team understands and adheres to Company standards and operating procedures.
EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
that matter most for this role:
- 3 to 5 years of experience working in a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) environment or related experience
- 1 to 2 years supervisory experience managing a team, managing an off-site team a plus
- Experience managing a team of sales and/or merchandising employees a plus
- Strong leadership skills to provide mentoring, training or corrective feedback
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including being able to prepare presentation materials and present the information one-on-one and in a group
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
- Understanding of computer ordering systems and other IT systems
- Must be at least 21 years old
- DOT medical card required
- Travel 0-10%
- Permanent
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