Havas Street is looking to hire an Area Manager

Elk Grove Village IL

Description

Havas Street is looking to hire an Area Manager to represent Stratus Group within their designated area. You are a highly motivated, energetic self-starter who can grow distribution, volume, and in-store presence of all authorized Stratus Group brands within your assigned area. This position will aid the sales team and be accountable for ensuring optimal in-store conditions for Stratus Group brands, building account-level relationships, and deploying P.O.S. assets. Responsible for maintaining a professional working relationship with both the retailer and the Stratus Group sales team while driving sales in accounts through merchandising and in-store execution. JOB TYPE: Full-time (40 Hours/Week). Looking to hire ASAP through December 31, 2022. Opportunity to be extended based on performance and market need. LOCATION: Chicago, IL PAY: $50,000 – Annual Salary | W2 Employee ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Mileage Reimbursement @ $0.585/Mile. $75 Per Month Cellphone Allowance. Health Benefits Offered After 60 Days. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  • Visit 12 to 15 stores per day; Routed via sales app on smartphone • Service and merchandise shelves, cold boxes, and displays in all assigned accounts • Ensure all authorized SKUs are present on the shelf and placed according to the plan-o-gram • Check that pricing is present on the shelf and that it is correct • Work back stock to the shelves and displays • Rotate all products for freshness • Complete required pre and post account visit surveys using company app • Use P.O.S effectively to positively impact brand presence in assigned accounts • Establish and maintain rapport with account clerks and managers • Engage in opportunistic sales to correct in-stores issues and gain space for displays to support ad activity • Aid sales team with store shelf resets to improve brand position and space • Communicate and work collaboratively with the sales team • Provide feedback to management on market issues, opportunities, and competitive activity • Project a professional appearance • Work with a sense of urgency and high standard of excellence • Maintain satisfactory attendance • Adhere to Company policies and procedures • Practice safe work and driving habits QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong technical skills with smartphone technology • Strong observatory and analytical skills in assessing product inventory • Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by an ability to set and manage multiple priorities • Exceptional time management skills and punctuality • Must have a valid Drivers’ License with clean record • Must be 18+ years old • Reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes with at least the minimum insurance coverage necessary • Must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis • Must have a smartphone • Prior merchandising or sales experience preferred • High school diploma or G.E.D. required • Fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage • Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law *This Position will be responsible for Multi-City Territories **Applicant must live in territory