Merchandising & Training Manager Summary

A prominent manufacturer is seeking a new Merchandising & Training Manager near Sacramento CA. This unique position will require the skill sets of marketing, sales, and training to help build relationships in the Sacramento territory.

Sacramento Merchandising and Training Manager Overview:

The Merchandising & Training Manager will work to increase sales, elevate brand awareness by working with clients through promotions of the companies branded parts. While trying to grow the brand, this position will also be required to organize regional training seminars to enhance the company’s parts experience and help them get more educated about the products.

Sacramento Merchandising and Training Manager Job Opening:

Evaluate all aspects of the different parts to make an effort on increasing parts sales.
Seek out key clients and deliver product awareness and brand image by providing parts marketing and merchandising guidance.
Solicit more client involvement in promotion of the company’s parts sales and programs.
Always keep an eye on competition in the industry to help develop strategies that will increase parts sales and brand recognition.
Communicate with top management and review recent sales trends, forecasts and analysis.
Direct telemarketing campaigns for parts and product lines using resources available within the office.
Must attend business meeting and conference’s that are related to the industry and network to get brand awareness up.
Special projects may be needed as assigned:
- These could include planning, coordinating, & working industry, regional, and local level trade shows and/or participating in survey visits with clients.

Merchandising and Training Manager (Sacramento Area) Job Requirements:

4 year Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline.
On top of Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have at least 5-7 years of experience in the field.
Efficient and exceptional verbal and written skills.
Prior work and/or proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), SAP and other business software.
Fantastic communication skills with a friendly can-do attitude to build relationships.
At least three to five years of marketing knowledge and/or experience.
Leadership skills to help pass on knowledge to others:
- Preferably held a management and/or training position with 5-7 years of experience.
Must be able to communicate in English with the ability to read, write and do anything else in the language.
The position will require walking frequently, driving, and working on the computer.

Behavioral Characteristics of Manager:

Summary: The Merchandising & Training Manager will be required to always monitor whether employees are trained well enough and will train and re-train when necessary. This position will oversee all work completed in the department and provide follow-up tasks and/or feedback. Manager will be working in a fast-paced environment and must be able to adapt and keep up with pace. Some travel will be required to other offices and/or company-sponsored events. Some off-site training will be required as necessary and special training for some employees.

Main Duties:

Works with approved budgets to conserve company resources.
Consistent attendance and a dependable leader.
Conducts interviews, making recommendations on candidates and training new hires as well as ongoing staff training and problems.
Manages and deals with complaints and requests patiently from both employees or outside clients.
Monitors performance form individuals in the department and prepares annual performance reviews.
Manages attendance of department and builds schedules with the ability to assign overtime hours when needed.
Reads and abides by company policies and applies them when needed.
Encourages the sharing of ideas and strategies, as well as concerns and responds quickly to questions.
Additional duties may be necessary at request.

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