Associate Field Manager - NE region

This position has a full salary range of $54,775 - $85,995 per year with eligibility for a quarterly bonus. Starting salary is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location and experience. The target hiring range for this role is $54,775 - $67,000.

Candidates for this role must live in the New York Metro or northern New Jersey area. This region covers New York state, north New Jersey and the southwest corner of Connecticut.

Summary: 

The Associate Field Manager reports to and works closely with the Field Manager and Associate Field Director. They are responsible for general training, brand partner and retail execution, growth and accountability of Account Managers and Territory Sales Managers within their market. Responsible for ensuring relationships at store level for the region are strong and continuously growing. 

Leaders within the company must have a desire and ability to engage, drive results, coach and develop the field-level roles. Successful candidates will lead humbly and must embody a servant leadership mindset.

The Role: 

Team Management 

• Responsible for creating strong team relationships to uphold Dirty Hands’ mission and values.
• Supports with hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling. 
• Supports with Performance Management, Annual Reviews, and providing consistent feedback to the team. 
• Maintains energy / team morale levels through company communication platforms.
• Facilitates field-level ride-alongs regularly. 
• Develops personal growth goals, provides direction, and objective coaching as needed for Field Reps. 

Field Execution and Reporting 

• Tracks store visits, execution and audits Field Reps execution progress through CRM system.
• Supports and hosts regular team calls, one on ones to set goals and review brand updates.
• Sets, tracks, and gives feedback on brand specific goals by account to the leadership team.
• Facilitates field-level ride-alongs with Brand Partners throughout regional accounts.
• Responsible for visitation and mission completion of a small group of stores. 

Communication 

• Daily communication and engagement with team to ensure execution of team goals.
• Communication liaison between Brand Management team and Field teams. 
• Responsible for team engagement and motivation by using different tools such as videoconferencing, email and other communication platforms, as well as in-person communication. 

Our Ideal Team Member will have: 

• Growth Mindset - self-awareness; strong communication, open to feedback and ability to deliver feedback effectively to help grow your team and self. 
• Open to change. This role will evolve and could involve new customers or new geographies.
• Problem Solving and Proactive Mentality. 
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently to meet deadlines. 
• Must build strong connections with peers to uphold Dirty Hands mission and values. 

Qualifications / Requirements: 

• 2+ years of Merchandising / Sales experience. 
• 2+ years of Natural Food Industry experience preferred. 
• Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to motivate a team to ensure a high level of engagement. 
• Proficient with Basic Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and Google Suite. 
• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of current auto insurance and be able to drive a car for extended periods o