**DESCRIPTION**
Acosta is the leading North American integrated marketing and sales agency, specializing sales, training and experiential solutions.
At Acosta, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are in constant search for new ideas and new ways to help our clients build their brands amidst the evolving dynamic of empowered consumers, leveraging new technologies and approaches.
Together as a team we deliver for those results to our clients every day.
Acosta is not about standing out from the crowd - we lead it!
We are currently looking for a **District Retail Manager** to join our innovative, growing company.
The District Manager is responsible for building and maintaining a team of Sales Representatives (mix of full and part-time employees).
The District Manager is required to manage the Sales Representatives and drive sales in Big Box and Grocery accounts.
The District Manager will work closely with the Regional Field Manager and be responsible for regularly communicating and tracking the field teams' performance to goal.
In addition, the District Manager will be responsible for expense control and adherence to all company policies.
This position will work from a home office and will require flexibility to travel between 50% and 75% within your district to conduct field visits and on occasion visit the client/Acosta headquarters or meet with retailers.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
Serve as the main point of contact for the Sales Representatives in their assigned district who provide on-going sales, training, and merchandising execution for a variety of clients.
Will also be responsible for final interviewing and hiring of your team, managing all aspects of their training, scheduling and execution of visits, completion of all reports and overall performance of team to goal.
Manages the field performance results and establishes team and individual performance objectives with a high level of accountability.
Must be able to understand data and formulate plans to achieve district and program results.
Regularly provides field insights and competitive intelligence to client and field teams for their district.
Must provide continuous contact, coaching,
mentoring and support on an individual basis and in a group setting ensure business results are met and exceeded throughout district.
Proven ability to adapt to changing business environment while proactively ensuring field organization meets or exceeds client expectations - burning desire to be the best!
Develop strong rapport with store associates and store management through consistent and qualified communication.
Other duties assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
3-5+ years of prior management experience in retail, merchandising, training, sales and/or field marketing
Previous experience in retail sales and merchandising management in Grocery & "big box" strongly preferred
Home office space with Internet connectivity required
Strong computer skills utilizing the internet, email and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power
Point).
Natural ability to lead a team in a manner that will build team morale and accomplish objectives
Outgoing, professional personality with the ability to build relationships quickly
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and with little supervision, while exercising ethical and professional business practices
Apprise supervisor of field issues on daily basis such as "red flag" issues, rep fall out and program issues using solution driven communication
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Must have a valid driver's license
Willingness to travel within and outside your territory when required
When working in-field, wearing a mask is required
Must be able to lift up-to 30lbs
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**ABOUT US**
Typically, a mosaic is where all the pieces fit together nicely.
That's not us.
This Mosaic is where every piece stands out.
That's because each person at our agency brings their own, unique set of skills to every brief, build, interaction, reaction, design and idea.
As part of the Acosta Group,
Mosaic is one of the original marketing agencies who specialize in interactions, experience isn't just what we have, it's what we create.
With 3,000+ team members and hubs in Toronto and Dallas, we've spent over 35 years bringing brands to life through experiential marketing, integrated commerce campaigns, and field sales strategies that drive real behavior change.
From awareness, to earned, brand equity, consideration, and sales — we approach every project with people in mind, regardless of the channel or discipline.
The result is an idea that can spark emotion and create action — whether it's a sale or a smile.
We celebrate bold thinking and embrace curiosity as we shape what's next.
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact
[email protected].
Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.
**AI and Automated Decision-Making Notice**
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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
**Job Category:** Retail
**Position Type:** Full time
**Business Unit:** Sales
**Salary Range:** $51600.00 - $64500.00
**Company:** Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co
**Req ID:** 38238
**Employer Description:** CAN_MOSAIC_EMP_DESC
📌 Manager Retail District - Bilingual (Montreal)
🏢 Acosta Group
📍 Montreal