Description
Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a Region Manager to be responsible for the merchandising strategy and execution through the District Managers and their teams, within the Lowe's, Home Depot, and Walmart stores in the assigned district. This position is focused on developing their assigned team and their business relationships with other Region Managers and store management to grow the business.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
Train, motivate, guide, and provide direction to the assigned team of District Managers and Region Managers
Develop business relationships with other Region Directors and in store management for -"Mining the Middle" in order to grow the business
Conduct store audits to ensure that all corporate planograms, programs and promotions are implemented
Must be able to meet, execute and provide leadership for critical time lines such as resets, display implementation, special projects, etc.
Must be able to lead by example - daily in-store presence
Manage expenses to budget
Manage district recruiting needs with HR and District Managers
Report weekly store hours, conduct, and report field surveys, etc.
Review and approve "hours worked" report and payroll for hourly merchandisers within assigned district
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
BA/BS degree preferred
5+ years of related business experience
Management experience, preferred
General knowledge of the retail industry - knowledge of Home Depot and Lowe's required; knowledge of Walmart preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills required
Must be organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
Ability to analyze reports and summarize to provide to the team
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Must be able to lift 50lbs. consistently throughout the course of the work day.
Must have a valid driver's license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to travel weekly throughout territory, may require frequent overnight stays
Utilize smart phone and laptop for daily communication
Retail store environment - both in store and garden center
Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends during Peak Season (March - June)
Remote
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
