Field Manager - DIY

Strikeforce is an award-winning shopper marketing agency specialising in managing field sales teams, sampling, and demonstrations, merchandising and experiential events, with a footprint across the AUNZ market. We work with exciting global brands across FMCG, DIY and consumer electronics.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a skilled Field Manager to join our team based in Victoria to partner with our valued Clients in the DIY segment to help drive sales and business growth of their products in a highly competitive market.

You will be a strategic and operationally minded professional, responsible for field operations within VIC calling on Bunnings & Independent retailers, whilst also managing a team of merchandisers.

Key functions of the role include:

• Lead and manage a team of merchandisers servicing Bunnings and independent Hardware outlets
• Ensuring your team are motivated and engaged via effective communication and regular feedback.
• Awareness of the current major retailer environment
• Implement the agreed customer plan through field operations
• Project management and attention to detail
• Efficient communication with all levels of stakeholders
• Ensure territory call rates meet targets.

 Key Selection Criteria:

• Retail/Sales/Territory Management experience – Preferably in the DIY sector
• Evidence of managing projects, sales budgets and strategic planning
• Experience in Territory/ Store based profitability management
• Customer relationship management
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong people management and coaching abilities
• Strong understanding of KPIS and their impact on the business, as well as the ability to strategically drive this with all teams

• The ability to drive a positive culture & one team environment
• Self-motivated & strong communicator

The successful candidate has the potential to progress their career beyond this role through coaching and mentoring from senior managers. A competitive salary package is on offer incorporating company car, mobile phone, iPad and an annual bonus based on the achievement of KPI’s.

Register your interest in this position by submitting your resume and cover letter, addressing the key selection criteria and past experience. If you would like to know more about Strikeforce, please visit our website.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.