District Manager - Sales & Merchandising

Job Title: District Manager – Field Sales & Merchandising

Brand Momentum is an award-winning sales, marketing, and retail merchandising agency. Led by a talented team and supported by a network of trusted partners, Brand Momentum creates authentic and lasting human connections across Canada. Built on a culture of kindness, the company has been recognized three times as one of Canada’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and is ranked among the country’s 500 fastest-growing companies.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for delivering service excellence within their own assigned stores while also supervising a field team, providing mentorship and support to ensure client and team key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.

Territory includes : Thunder Bay / Bracebridge / Sault Saint Marie

Compensation : from 24$/hr

Responsibilities & Duties

• Execute client strategy/strategies
• Supervise a field team
• Recruit team members – conduct interviews, extend job offers, and complete employment contracts for the team
• Deliver training – conduct in-field coaching days (60% of the team trained each month), organize regular team meetings, and ensure effective communication with representatives
• Conduct weekly business reviews with the Regional Manager
• Manage the team’s day-to-day logistics
• Handle reporting, communications, goal setting, coaching, team motivation, and performance evaluations
• Build strong relationships with clients, team members, and the Regional Manager
• Become an expert in the client’s products, strategy, and market
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously through effective time management and prioritization
• Be accountable for quality coaching and team retention
• Approve ADP timesheets for the team on a bi-weekly basis
• Achieve coverage and execution targets agreed upon with the client(s)
• Coordinate, develop, and deliver onboarding training for new representatives (30/60/90-day plan) to ensure consistent high-quality field execution
• Participate in special programs or tasks as required
• Minimize or eliminate vacant positions through ongoing recruitment efforts to ensure uninterrupted client coverage
• Serve as the reliable point of contact for all field representatives regarding project-related questions or concerns

Core Competencies

Technical Skills (Hard Skills)

• Sales experience, particularly in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, with exposure to major clients
• Experience supervising sales and/or merchandising teams
• Strong computer proficiency, including Outlook and Word
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Self-motivated and passionate, with strategic thinking, creativity, and a strong interest in coaching and supporting others
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to understand key business drivers

Interpersonal Skills (Soft Skills)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with strong organizational abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, while effectively multitasking and adjusting priorities as needed
• Proven sales and territory management skills
• Approachable and accessible
• Integrity and reliability
• Creativity and innovation
• Results-driven

Job Status : Vacant