Retail Manager

Acosta

. Train, mentor, and inspire a team of Retail Coverage Merchandisers to meet and exceed client expectations in merchandising, shelving, and sales execution .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,200 - $55,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail systems and tools to enhance sales execution while effectively training and mentoring teams to achieve organizational goals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate relationship-building with retail partners and internal stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Systems ExpertiseTeam Training and MentoringSales ExecutionMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Retail SystemsSales ExecutionCoachingMentoringAuditingActionable FeedbackDeveloping Selling MaterialsPerformance EvaluationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Acosta University

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Retail Coverage MerchandisingClient ExpectationsIn-Store Selling OpportunitiesStrategic DirectionContinuous Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Train, mentor, and inspire a team of Retail Coverage Merchandisers to meet and exceed client expectations in merchandising, shelving, and sales execution
Provide daily strategic direction to maximize sales opportunities and guide the team in identifying best practices and in-store selling opportunities
Conduct regular audits and deliver actionable feedback to ensure high-quality execution
Build strong relationships with retail partners through consistent communication
Partner with Retail Directors and internal stakeholders to align on key initiatives
Serve as a subject matter expert on Acosta’s retail systems
Train associates using Acosta University and other tools to enhance in-store performance
Develop selling materials for retail meetings
Conduct bi-quarterly evaluations to support team development
Perform other assigned responsibilities, including meeting physical requirements and maintaining a valid driver’s license for travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to see the big picture and translate diverse systems and goals into actionable plans
Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and promoting continuous learning within teams
Ability to align organizational goals with individual performance objectives
Expertise in retail systems and tools to drive efficiency and execution
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales skills
Comfortable presenting to various audiences and responding to questions with confidence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling options for many field roles
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment