**DESCRIPTION** Leads, coaches, guides, advises, mentors, recruits, develops, manages and schedules a remote team of part-time merchandisers that increase brand awareness, and influence market share and mind-share for the client in numerous retail environments **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Leads, coaches, guides, advises, mentors, recruits, develops, manages and schedules a remote team of part-time merchandisers that increase brand awareness, and influence market share and mindshare for the client in numerous retail environments. + Works side by side in stores with their team to ensure the Client’s objectives are being achieved. + Serves as the primary, dedicated, expert for each team member’s successful performance in client service and service order execution. + Acts as liaison between representatives, management, and clients by overseeing day-to-day activities with deliverables, promotions, and other processes or assignments + Complies with Company policies and procedures with all representatives and regions/markets. + Uses rigid ethical considerations to guide decisions and act in accordance with Company values. + Exhibits exceptional skills in business relationships, analysis, accountability, recruiting, systems processes, time management and leadership. **QUALIFICATIONS** Minimum Education and Work Experience + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in industry name required. + 2 years management experience in retail, retail operations, retail distribution, merchandising, sales, marketing and/or service organizations required. + 3 years in retail, merchandising, and/or consumer packaged goods required. + Account/Client Management experience desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Ability to travel to markets within designated territory, up to 50%-75% travel required. + Must be comfortable working in a pet store environment. + Understanding of retail field programs with shared and/or dedicated resources. + Excellent communication skills required. + Proven track record in multi-tasking, demand management, problem solving, organization, and prioritization skills. + Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MapPoint) proficiency. Physical Requirements + Seeing + Listening + Lifting (15 – lbs.) + Ability to Travel **ABOUT US** Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories. With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs – that’s why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone. Find your place at Premium – whether it’s merchandising, sales or brand advocacy, there's a spot for you on our team. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. **\#DiscoverYourPath** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Retail **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $52,200.00 - $65,200.00 **Company:** Premium Retail Services, LLC **Req ID:** 7215