• District Manager

    Acosta Group (St. Paul, MN)


    DESCRIPTION

    Build staff and manage an organization that handles Surge and Project work for the assigned territory.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Job Duties:

    + Network utilizing multiple resources to locate qualified reps in each territory.

    + Interview perspective employees and process all applications and paperwork.

    + Build and maintain a Rep Data Base for each territory.

    + Assign or deploy projects for Surge and Home Store Coverage.

    + Put project mailing together and send to the Mail Coordinator for each project assigned to your territory.

    + Follow-up with reps utilizing field visits, store visits, and work to train and evaluate project/Home Store completion.

    + Pull RW3 reports daily to check the completion and progress of projects.

    + Complete payroll each Wednesday utilizing time sheets call reports and RW3 data.

    + Ensure each project is complete to client's expectation on due date and all data has been entered into RW3.

    + The deployment file must be kept 100% up to date at all times showing project process, mailing and completion status.

    + All project information is sent to the Business Manager on the date due showing 100% of project completion, hours and amount paid for billing clients for completed projects.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Education Requirements:

    + Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree or equivalent experience required.

    Experience Requirements:

    + 5 years retail selling and merchandising experience with CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) companies.

    Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

    + Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a car for an extended period of time.

    + Must be available for overnight travel.

    + Must be available for weekend work and holidays (Demos, Food Shows, or Special Client Programs).

    + Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).

    + Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Must be able to recognize and understand issues and develop a process to solve the problem at hand.

    + Must walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and stand daily. Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill, and case cutter. Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

    + Ability to operate photo lab equipment

    + Advanced computer skills including Word and Excel and other workplace communication tools

    + Prefer someone with experience in managing an MSO company.

    ABOUT US

    CROSSMARK is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

     

    At CROSSMARK, we help leading brands grow by connecting them with shoppers where it matters most—in stores and online. As a trusted sales and marketing agency, we specialize in delivering tailored solutions to drive retail success through strategic merchandising, product demonstrations, and data-driven insights.

     

    We value our people by recognizing everyday wins and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment—both in person and online. Here, achievements are celebrated, work-life balance is prioritized, and everyone feels valued. Diversity is our strength—it fuels innovation, unlocks our potential, and reinforces our commitment to fairness and inclusion. Above all, we foster a growth environment where every team member can connect, develop, and build a fulfilling career.

     

    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.

     

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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:** $32,000.00 - $48,000.00

    **Company:** Crossmark Inc.

    **Req ID:** 8141

    **Employer Description:** CROSSMARK\_EMP\_DESC