Manager, Footwear Operations

Grainger

. Lead a team of Shoemobile Sales Representatives who drive mobile shoe stores to industrial customer job sites on pre-scheduled appointments to service company safety shoe benefit programs .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,700 - $134,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading teams and driving sales growth through effective communication and relationship building. Proficient in analyzing customer feedback to enhance subsidy-supported footwear programs and achieve financial performance targets.

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People LeadershipSales Growth StrategyCustomer Relationship ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationFinancial Performance Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Sales Program ManagementCustomer Feedback AnalysisStrategic PlanningFootwear Offer ExpertiseOperational Metrics Achievement

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Subsidy Supported Benefits ProgramsFootwear ServicesMRO ProgramCustomer DynamicsFinancial Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Shoemobile Sales Representatives who drive mobile shoe stores to industrial customer job sites on pre-scheduled appointments to service company safety shoe benefit programs
Drive continuous improvement of the subsidy-supported footwear and MRO program by analyzing feedback and customer surveys, recommending enhancements, and supporting implementation and communication of changes
Partner with the Sales team by providing Footwear offer expertise to exceed incremental sales growth expectations and meet return on investment for Footwear engagements
Serve as a Footwear advocate by building internal partnerships and communicating the program’s value
Collaborate with Branch and Onsite Services teams to drive performance and achieve key operational metrics across In-plant and Branch locations
Partner with Finance to track and evaluate the financial performance of Shoemobile and Onsite installations and align with established financial targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
5+ years People leadership or relevant experience required
2+ years of experience selling Subsidy Supported benefits programs preferable
Experience building relationships and communicating at all levels of the organization and external customers
Experience with influencing and ensuring alignment with cross functional stakeholders
Understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements would be an asset
Experience participating in strategic planning to improve footwear services and financial performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Maternity support programs
Nursing benefits
Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents