District Manager

District Manager - Data Collection Acosta Group Description The purpose of the ACOSTA Data Collection Retail District Manager is to manage a team ensuring on‑time delivery of high quality data. This is achieved by managing a remote group of qualified Team Leaders and Data Collectors on each aspect of their position. Responsibilities Ensure on‑time delivery of stores, surveys and projects. Optimize routes and consistently assign efficient routes. Open requisitions as necessary for best delivery of all projects. Assign new projects to Data Collectors for optimal delivery. Manage cost of uncovered stores (NRR) and work with Region Operation Manager to determine associated costs and solutions. Utilize available reports to manage project quality issues. Manage Team Leaders in all new projects to conduct training and coaching. Ensure all Team Leads and Data Collectors are trained in all projects before execution. Monitor scan rate reports monthly and drive scan rates up. Work with Team Leaders to ensure they understand scan rates and how to assist with increasing them in their sub‑territory. Advise Data Collectors how scan rates affect them and how to improve performance. Validate Team Leaders one‑on‑one to ensure quality. Manage training time (new hire and refresher), client validations, and field staff communication. Manage new projects, ensuring each Data Collector is contacted or visited at least once. Communicate new hire information, job responsibilities, training plan, assignment, and follow‑up. Work with ROM and/or HR on counseling issues and deliver disciplinary actions in a timely manner. Qualifications Equivalent experience required. French/English bilingual. Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience, demonstrating leadership in remote team management. Minimum of 3 years of retail merchandising experience, preferably within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a car for extended periods. Availability for overnight travel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel and other workplace communication tools. Flexibility beyond standard Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule; ability to assist team members outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends. Strong sense of urgency to meet demanding delivery timelines and ensure adequate coverage. About Us Acosta 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. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations worldwide. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward‑thinking, value‑driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. We understand the importance of work‑life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide flexible scheduling options. Join us and be part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. 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 AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. EEO Statement Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Candidates with disabilities will be accommodated. Acosta Group utilizes E‑Verify for validating ability to work in the United States. Job Details Job Category: Administration Position Type: Full‑time Business Unit: Corporate Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Company: Acosta Services Canada Co Requirements ID: 18549 #J-18808-Ljbffr