Now Hiring - Advantage Solutions - Retail Sales Manager - Trainee in Cleveland, OH

Full description of the position

Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions to consumer goods companies and retailers. Our data- and technology-driven services — which include headquarter sales, retail merchandising, in-store and online sampling, digital commerce, omnichannel marketing, retail media and others — help brands and retailers of all sizes get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop. As a trusted partner and problem solver, we help our clients sell more while spending less. Headquartered in Irvine, California, we have offices throughout North America and strategic investments in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe through which we serve the global needs of multinational, regional and local manufacturers.

• We are looking for a Manager In Training or RSMD (Retail Sales Merchandiser - Development) to join our team and gain exposure and learn all aspects of the retail business to develop into a leadership role. The RSMD works with the Retail Supervisor, who will provide training, mentoring and leadership development while the associate works within an assigned territory. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to motivate and lead a team.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree Preferred.
• 3 years of applicable retail experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately complete multiple duties with frequent changes and competing deadlines.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities:

Clients/Brands Represented - Familiarize with Clients and products at Retail

Customer Relations - Gain working knowledge of Customer relations by working with Customers and store personnel

Store Conditions - Achieve Client goals/objectives by effectively managing stores within assigned territory

• Increase brand representation/effectiveness through establishing and maintaining trade/Client relationships
• Gain working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators

Merchandising - Maintain Client objectives by ensuring all authorized items are represented on the shelf and tagged accurately

Sales - Increase client's sales volume through promotional activity by selling/building displays

• Increase promotional effectiveness through placement of appropriate POS material
• Selling in new Items

Development

Work with Retail Supervisor, Retail Operations Manager and Director of Retail Execution to gain understanding of retail/client priorities

Work on development by participating in webinars, self-tutorials, and reading preparing to move into leadership position

Performance measures have been put in place to ensure each RSMD performs at a high level and is continuing to progress towards future leadership

Other Requirements Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cleveland, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person