Merchandising Area Manager Auckland
• Would you like to work for an industry leader in the retail sector?
• Are you passionate and driven to achieve great results?
• Are you up for a challenge?
HOOP is a NZ owned national merchandising company. We support a number of high profile and international companies within all major retail banners throughout the country.
We are currently looking for an Area Manager in Auckland to head up a team of over 40 Brand Activators. This is a multi tasking role and includes training or covering staff in the evenings, or early mornings (in a Pak n Save) as well as day time work.
Managing a team of Pak n Save merchandisers from West Auckland through to Pukekohe, and day time merchandisers in East and South Auckland
This is a dynamic, hands-on role which requires a mature, experienced Manager to lead a large field team and maintain excellent relationships with our clients and stores.
The Area Manager role involves:
• Ensuring that services are provided to a high standard and according to client expectations
• Building up good relationships with clients and stores
• Strong organisational and communication skills – you will be responsible for the output of a team of more than 40 staff
• Managing all aspects of your brand activation team
• Managing the relationship between us, our clients and retail stores
• Training, both new staff and ongoing training for current staff
• Being responsible for your team’s presence and performance, including annual and sick leave requirements
• Liaising with Head Office personnel with recruitment requirements and any changes to the day-to-day jobs (cover/sickness etc.)
• Interviewing and final recruitment of merchandisers
• Reporting to the Head of Field
Applicants need the following:
• Previous relevant experience in the grocery industry, along with good interpersonal skills
• Relevant leadership and team management experience, particularly in FMCG
• Flexibility, being able to think on your feet and the ability to work with a wide range of people
• Strong organisational, computer and administration skills
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence and a reliable car (you will be reimbursed for travel)
• Good physical fitness
• The right to work in New Zealand
We look forward to hearing from you - hit APPLY NOW!
Skills & Experience
FMCG background is a must. Team leadership skills. Great communication skills. Ability to multi task under pressure
