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Regional Field Manager

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eXPD8

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Birmingham, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need retail or brand experience, 2+ years in line management, team development skills, budget management, data analysis ability, and strong influencing skills. Solid IT proficiency is essential.
  • You will manage regional KPIs, lead a team of merchandisers, drive engagement through coaching, collaborate with Head Office, and use data for decision making.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in either a retailer environment or a brand led organisation
  • Minimum 2 years line management experience - experience managing a remote team or large number of direct reports in a bonus!
  • A track record of developing a high performing team.
  • Ability to influence key decision makers; internal and external.
  • Proven decision-making abilities.
  • Experience of working in cross functional working relationships.
  • Working in a sales agency business
  • Experience in working with tactical and / or syndicated sales teams
  • Retail experience from working in a grocery store environment with good knowledge of store systems and ways of working
  • Experience of managing budgets / overheads
  • Ability to analyse data
  • Ability to turn insight into actionable plan
  • Strong influencer; verbal and written
  • Ability to motivate individuals and diverse, remote teams
  • Ability to manage difficult conversations with personnel
  • Ability to work in a cross functional environment with teams such as HR, IT, Client Accounts etc.
  • Solid IT skills; excel, e-mail, word

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the delivery of your regional KPIs including coverage, hours utilisation and service level agreements.
  • Act as the expert in retail merchandising and retail support services to ensure you can support your team.
  • Lead and manage a high-performing team of remote part-time merchandisers, ensuring all people processes are followed.
  • Drive engagement of your team through coaching, motivating and training.
  • Work collaboratively with Head Office teams, including the People team and Client Services, to ensure your people have a great experience within eXPD8 and are delivering the client's expectations.
  • Utilise data to drive your decision making.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Regional Field Manager?

The main responsibility of the Regional Field Manager is to ensure their retail merchandising team is recruited, trained, and motivated to effectively deliver retail support services across the specified regions.

What regions will the Regional Field Manager oversee?

The Regional Field Manager will oversee the Birmingham area and the surrounding postcodes including B, WS, CV, ST, and TF.

What is the salary for the Regional Field Manager position?

The salary for the Regional Field Manager position is up to £31,500, which includes a car allowance.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

The role requires experience working in a retail environment or a brand-led organization, along with a minimum of 2 years of line management experience.

Is prior experience managing a remote team beneficial?

Yes, experience managing a remote team or a large number of direct reports is considered a bonus for this role.

Will the Regional Field Manager need to travel for work?

Yes, the role involves regular travel across the designated postcodes and occasional travel to the central office in Bristol.

What type of brands will the team work with?

The team will work with a range of exciting household name brands in categories including Books and Entertainment, Fashion, Grocery, Health and Beauty, Beers, Wines and Spirits, and Toys.

What additional benefits are provided by eXPD8?

eXPD8 offers a range of benefits including a health cash plan, buy and sell holiday scheme, birthday off, immediate access to GroceryAid, life insurance, and personal development and progression opportunities.

How does eXPD8 promote inclusivity?

eXPD8 is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer, actively encouraging applicants to communicate any adjustments needed during the application process.

What skills are essential for the Regional Field Manager role?

Essential skills include the ability to analyse data, motivate remote teams, manage difficult conversations, and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

eXPD8 is a major provider of scalable, flexible retail support services to both retailers and brands. Agile in nature, our model is designed to focus on maximising ROI for some of the UK’s most iconic and market leading household brands. Whether it’s through merchandising, POS placement, promotional launches, seasonal support, space realignment, auditing availability, stock takes or more, we help to transform sales and grow brands, maximising compliance through an integrated technology layer. Owned and managed by ex-retail executives, and supported by DC Thomson, the business has retail heritage and a unique business model specifically to support the retail sector. We are based in Bristol, with a significant field team of 2,500 across the UK, we work within the majority of retail multiple chains, across all formats and within most FMCG & GM categories. eXPD8 is fully aware of its social responsibilities and has developed policies and procedures to support the environment and the welfare of its people.