**District Manager - Merchandising** Location**NC - CHARLOTTE** **Are you a retail professional ready to take the next step in your career?** ActionLink has a new opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented field retail leader to remotely manage and coach a team of tech-oriented Merchandising Specialists located throughout a designated territory. The District Manager will lead the execution of multi-unit merchandising operations for our retail vendors and consumer electronic client partners. This individual should have a passion for the growing world of home technology and enjoy providing guidance and oversight for others. As an ActionLink Merchandising District Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the retail landscape by influencing customer perceptions and introducing cutting-edge display innovations.Come be part of a teamthat is redefining the future of retail! **What We Offer** + Represent a variety of industry-leading home electronics manufacturers + $52,000 - $55,000 annual salary range with bonus potential + Diverse mixture of remote work and field travel + 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional weekend follow-up as necessary + Supportive merchandising team development & leadership + Medical, dental, vision, life, and prescription insurance plans + Laptop and monthly internet/phone stipend + Travel reimbursements + Paid vacation & sick time + Paid holidays + 401(k) option with employer match **What you will do** + Maintain productive relationships with direct reports and retail store leaders + Complete weekly field visits to audit completed merchandising projects + Utilize MS Excel to report in-field measures and monitor progress towards achieving clients’ compliance standards + Assist with leading New Hire Orientation calls to effectively acclimate new hires to the ActionLink team + Ensure direct reports complete all required ActionLink training courses + Mentor, develop, and reward employees to improve performance and retention + Monitor performance of all direct reports and follow employee discipline procedures when necessary + Ensure timely and accurate completion of all field call reports and payroll timesheets + Collaborate with Regional Manager on analyzing business results and recommending process improvements + Work closely with Recruiting and Human Resources to fill staffing needs and assist with employee relations issues + Adhere to guidelines of the ActionLink Travel and Expense Policies **Qualifications** + Previous retail leadership or supervisory experience, preferably managing a remote field team in a multi-unit environment and/or within a 3PL organization + Knowledge of retail planograms and merchandising execution + Consumer electronics industry experience is a plus + Superior time management and organizational skills to successfully work within strict retail deadline demands, administrative reporting timelines, and execution goals + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Strong proficiency using Microsoft Excel **Physical Requirements** + Ability to travel locally by vehicle and nationally by plane as needed + Maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a car under ActionLink’s corporate insurance standards + Access to a quiet home office space, reliable high-speed internet connectivity, and a smartphone with data plan + Mobile and able to sit/stand for extended periods of time + Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance Equal Opportunity Employer