**District Manager - Merchandising** Location**LA - NEW ORLEANS** **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 $50,000 - $52,000 annual salary range Diverse mixture of remote work and field travel throughout Nashville, TN, New Orleans, LA, and Fayetteville, AR. 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 **Duties** 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** Some retail leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a remote or multi-unit capacity within a 3PL organization Knowledge of retail planograms and merchandising execution Consumer electronics industry experience is a plus Ability to work within strict retail deadline demands, administrative reporting timelines, and execution goals Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal communication skills Strong proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel **Physical Requirements** Must have the ability to travel locally by vehicle and nationally by plane as needed Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a car under ActionLink’s corporate insurance standards Must have access to a quiet home office space, reliable high-speed internet connectivity, and a smartphone with data plan Must be mobile and able to sit/stand for extended periods of time Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance Equal Opportunity Employer