Area Manager

Highlights

• Lead field merchandising and brand activation operations across client accounts
• 5+ years of experience in Activation, Sales, or Marketing Services required
• Direct leadership role reporting to the Operations Manager

Job Summary

Activation Machine Inc. is looking for an experienced Area Manager to oversee field operations, lead brand activation initiatives, and maintain high standards of service level agreements (SLAs) with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Supervision: Supervise, train, and evaluate Field Merchandising and Activation Supervisors (FMAS) and project personnel.
• Execution & Quality Assurance: Conduct field visits and back-checking to ensure all campaigns follow approved guidelines, schemes, and client directives.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with clients, distributor managers, and branch personnel; present periodic operational updates.
• Strategy & Innovation: Conceptualize, identify, and recommend innovative trade promotions and merchandising programs within your area.
• Reporting & Compliance: Submit complete operational, incident, and client-requested reports on time; oversee project timelines and liquidations.
• Administrative Leadership: Support the Operations Manager in workforce planning, policy enforcement (HR, Admin, Accounting), and cross-departmental coordination.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of any 4-year degree program, preferably in Business Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of solid experience in Activation, Sales, or Marketing Services, preferably in a managerial capacity.
• Technical Skills: Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office; strong capabilities in report preparation, data analysis, and data interpretation.
• Soft Skills: Customer-centric mindset, initiative, objectivity, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent communication abilities.
• Adaptability: Proven capacity to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.