Program Director
Company: Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solu
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Program DirectorAt our Company, we grow People, Brands, and
Businesses! We are seeking a highly dynamic Program Director to be
responsible for the management and development of a group of
Associates, Retail Analytics, and Area Supervisors. This position
is the Communicator of the ISE program to the Retailer and
Vendor/Broker partners. Position owns representing the Company, our
retailers, and our suppliers by effectively supervising and
managing reset and project work. The ideal candidate is a
self-starter, a quick learner, has a strong attention to detail,
and is effective at leading and managing a geographically
distributed team. They must possess excellent organizational
skills, strong communication skills, computer skills, and the
ability to build relationships with business partners. Performs
other duties as required and assigned.Take this opportunity to join
North Americas leading business solutions provider and build your
career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply
today!What we offer:- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision,
Life)- 401(k) with company match- Training and Career Development-
Generous Paid Time-OffResponsibilities:- Provide effective
leadership and management to the team in the assigned geographic
market by interviewing and hiring candidates, on-boarding and
training new associates, managing performance and career
development, managing conflict and personnel issues, and providing
coaching, mentoring, and support. - Develop a strong understanding
of the business model, including but not limited to Supplier and
Retailer details and expectations, and the specific details of the
set/project work processes.- Act as the primary interface with
Suppliers and Retailers in the assigned market to establish and
manage business partnerships and generate new business.- Direct and
manage set/project work in the market to completion, on time, and
with high-quality results, and ensure Supplier and Retailer
expectations are being met.- Partner with team to achieve and
maintain merchandising excellence, discuss schedules and changes,
meet goals and expectations, and build an effective working
relationship.- Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit
and manage documentation related to assigned set/project work and
team.Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
required- 8+ Years of experience in progressive
management/supervisory experience- Prior broker, Retail, Retailer
Service or Merchandising experience preferred- Excellent Written &
Verbal Communication Skills- Ability to Develop Strategic Plans to
Grow Business- Good Interpersonal SkillsThe Company is one of North
Americas leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in
outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing
services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products
and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of
trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty,
convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and
home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and
retailers, providing consumers access to the best products
available in the marketplace today.Job Duty- Provide effective
leadership and management to team in assigned geographic market by
interviewing and hiring candidates, on-boarding and training new
associates, managing performance and career development, managing
conflict and personnel issues, and providing coaching, mentoring,
and support.- Develop a strong understanding of business model,
including but not limited to Supplier and Retailer details and
expectations, and the specific details of the set/project work
processes.- Act as the primary interface with Suppliers and
Retailers in assigned market to establish and manage business
partnerships and generate new business.- Direct and manage
set/project work in market to completion, on time, and with high
quality results, and ensure Supplier and Retailer expectations are
being met.- Partner with Retailer to initiate new project
requests.- Manage retail billing for Retailer mandates.- Provide
direction and support to team to include business best practices
and Retailer cycle requirements/instructions.- Partner with team to
achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss schedules
and changes, meet goals and expectations, and build an effective
working relationship.- Report and discuss observations, issues, and
business solutions with Company Leadership.- Effectively and
accurately work with various applications to develop and initiate
set/project work, develop and distribute set/project work
documentation and information, maintain profiles and assign
set/project work, monitor progress and status of set/project work,
record and manage work mileage, work expenses, and work time and
attendance, and complete and manage training activities.-
Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit, and manage
documentation related to assigned set/project work and team.-
Performs other duties as assigned and required.Supervisory
ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports- Hires, retains, trains, coaches,
guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide
processes, tools and resourcesIndirect Reports- May delegate work
of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect
reportsTravel and/or Driving Requirements- Travel and Driving are
essential duties and function of this job- Travel up to 25%Minimum
QualificationsThe following are the minimum job-related
qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully
perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the
jobEducation Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
experienceField of Study/Area of Experience: Degree Program/Major
(e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or related field)- 8+
Years of experience in progressive management/supervisory
experience- Prior broker, Retail, Retailer Service or Merchandising
experience preferredSkills, Knowledge and Abilities- Excellent
Written & Verbal Communication Skills- Decision Making Skills-
Strong PrioritizingSkills- Ability to Develop Strategic Plans to
Grow Business- Team Building Skills- Research & Analysing Skills-
Good Interpersonal SkillsEnvironmental & Physical
RequirementsOffice / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able
to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed
primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability
to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to
hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may
also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.Job duties include
additional responsibilities as assigned by ones supervisor or other
manager related to the position/department. This job description is
meant to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the
position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or
without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or
transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities,
subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable
accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified
applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the
essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and
privileges of employment as required by the law.Any estimate,
schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job
description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only
intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.
Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates
must always record all time worked for our company (which includes
but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store,
office, or other work location; required waiting time;
administrative time; and work-related travel time).The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are
not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of associates so classified.The Company
is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment
practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any
other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the
Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known
disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for
employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy
the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the
law.
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