District Manager - Connecticut

Mosaic is an industry leader and rapidly growing national field marketing company specializing in developing and executing national merchandising, sales, training and promotional services for Fortune 500 companies. Mosaic is not about standing out from a crowd - we are about leading it! To learn more about Mosaic, visit our website at: www.mosaic.com  Mosaic, an industry leader and rapidly growing national field marketing company, is currently seeking a highly driven, professional individual for the salaried position of District Manager. This person will manage a team of part time Field Specialists executing a merchandising program on behalf for our clients. This position will serve as the main point of contact and supervise the part time Field Specialists in an assigned district who provide on-going merchandising and product-awareness services to maximize sales of movies, music, and various electronic products for our clients. This role will also be responsible for final interviewing and hiring of a team, managing all aspects of their training, scheduling and execution of visits, completion of all reports and overall performance to goal. A "Stores First" mentality and approach to the position will be prominent throughout the culture of the assigned district and the people on the team. The District Manager will work closely with the Regional Manager and communicate regularly regarding reporting and tracking performance metrics. In addition he/she will be responsible for expense control and adherence to all company policies.Responsibilities: - People — Recruitment support, interviewing, hiring, training, and retention  - Operations — Scheduling visits, district and company communication, tracking performance metrics, store visit auditing, reporting, and follow up and expense control  - Visual Presentation — Execution of client visual merchandising standards  - Administrative Duties - Responsible for monitoring and making administrative updates in the Mosaic internal system regarding visit compliance, scheduling, payroll approval and recruiting activity  3 to 5 years of prior management experience in retail, merchandising or field marketing Outgoing professional personality with the ability to build relationships quickly Skilled at providing proactive solutions to various levels of management via active communication and participation in client meetings Strong writing and verbal communication skills Strong presentation skills Success in meeting performance goals with a burning desire to be the best Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow up skills Proven ability to multi-task; simultaneously managing multiple projects and stores Strong time management skills with an ability to self-direct Creative problem solving skills Experienced in managing human resource functions to include training, development, and performance coaching and counseling Strength in sourcing, recruitment, hiring, training and motivating a diverse team 2+ years of multi unit management in a retail or merchandising environment (see comment below) Flexibility to stay in contact with merchandising team on nights and weekends as dictated by the business Reliable daily transportation to travel within your district 80% of the time  Technical: Home office space with broadband Internet connectivity required 24 hour/7 days a week computer access Strong computer skills utilizing the Internet, email and Microsoft Office Suite Proficient in the usage of Microsoft Excel Auto Insurance Requirements:  All employees that are required to use their personal vehicle for business purposes are required to provide Mosaic with evidence of insurance and agree in writing to keep this insurance current throughout employment.Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to operate a computer using both hands; stand and /or walk for up to 8 hours in retail environment; sit; reach with hands and arms; read, talk and hear; count and perform basic mathematic functions; sort, organize, and assemble things according to written instructions; regular lifting up to 50 lbs. to move stock or displays from the stock room to selling floor.About Our Company: Mosaic is the industry's leading national field marketing company specializing in developing and executing field marketing events, sales/merchandising services and retail promotions for Fortune 500 clients.  Our innovative use of Internet technology combined with proven face-to-face customer acquisition tactics is redefining the way many companies are building their businesses.  Mosaic was recognized as the THIRD FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANY in the Dallas Metroplex by the Dallas 100 in 2005.  Voted “ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK” in 2006 by Dallas Business Journal readers, and ranking among the “World’s Top 50 Marketing Organizations” in Advertising Age Magazine for two consecutive years (2004 & 2005), Mosaic is not about standing out from a crowd - we are about leading it!  To learn more about us, visit our Website at mosaic.com. Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Work EnvironmentYou may be required to complete a pre-employment background check, drug test, and employment verification.  DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.  Company: Mosaic Location: Springfield, MA 01101 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Marketing/Product Career Level: Entry Level Company: Mosaic Reference Code: ENT57908