accelerate360 is a distribution, sales, marketing and media conglomerate that provides customized solutions for retailers and consumer product brands across each of our lines of business. With over 100 years of legacy experience, the company has a proven track record in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and Direct to Consumer (DTC) fulfillment as well as sourcing, retail program development, marketing, sales, category management and media solutions. accelerate360 is also the largest magazine wholesaler in the US and owns over 30 media brands including Us Weekly and Men’s Journal. Located in Smyrna, Georgia and with offices and facilities across the US, accelerate360 is proud to employ over 1,300 employees.

www.accelerate360.com

accelerate360 currently has an opening for an experienced Retail Execution District Merchandiser Manager who will assist in the management of accelerate360’s Magazine, Impulse and Other CPG Program Operations and implementations as it pertains to Merchandising Execution. If you are interested, please send your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to…

Position: Retail Execution District Merchandiser Manager

Status: Full Time, Exempt, Salaried

Location: TBD

Reports To: Director of Retail Execution

Direct Reports: Retail Execution Merchandiser Managers (up to 5)

Travel: Heavy local/regional travel, occasional national travel

Duties: Represent territory on behalf of Accelerate360. Work with retailers and service partners to ensure stores are merchandised properly and inventory is handled appropriately to maximize sales.

• Coaching and training of merchandising partners
• Store audits to assure high quality of service by partners
• Review of reporting and analytics to highlight priority stores
• Reporting and follow-up to solve retailer and partner issues
• Assuring store merchandising according to company standards
• Monitor & increase sales for retail partners by assuring service expectations are met
• Servicing stores as needed
• Hiring, training, coaching, managing performance of part time merchandiser staff. Assuring merchandisers are in compliance with company policies and local, state, federal labor laws.
• Assuring merchandising staff is working within budget constraints
• Travel expected at 75%+ to cover territory

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary $62,000, Bonus Potential (Up to 10% of base salary)
• Company laptop & credit card to cover business expenses (Fuel while Working)
• Comprehensive benefits first of the month after 30 days, 401k after 90 days, Vacation & Personal Days

Qualifications:

• High School Required / College Degree Preferred
• 2+ Years Retail / General Merchandise Experience Preferred
• Previous Management experience a plus
• Strong written & oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster strong positive relationships with retail clients
• Strong attention to details skills, problem solving and organizational skills a must
• Strong work ethic, looking for those that want to learn, develop and grow with the company
• Successful experience in a fast paced and dynamic organization
• Ability to work independently with integrity and professionalism
• MS Office Suite Experience including Expert Level MS Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

“F” FOR FREQUENTLY; “O” FOR OCCASIONALLY; “N” FOR NOT AT ALL.

On the job the employee must:

• (F) Walk
• (O) Climb
• (F) Kneel
• (F) Push/Pull
• (F) Handle Objects (manual dexterity)
• (O) Reach above shoulder level
• (F) Use fine finger movements

MENTAL: On the job the employee must:

• (F) Communicate Orally
• (F) Reason and Analyze

ENVIRONMENTAL: On the job the employee is exposed to:

• (O) to excessive noise
• (O) and around moving machinery
• (O) is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity

• (O) dust
• (O) fumes
• (O) gases
• (N) radiation
• (O) microwave
• (F) Drives motorized equipment
• (O) Works in confined quarters

MUST CARRY/LIFT LOADS OF:

• (F) Light (up to 25lbs.)
• (O) Moderate (25-50 lbs.)
• (N) Heavy (over 50lbs.)

accelerate360 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.