Retail Space Management Representative, Louisiana

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Retail Space Management Representative

The RSM Representative job exists to provide support to the Sales Team and to assist and educate Major Western Specialty Accounts, Farm & Ranch, Farm & Fleet Accounts. The RSM representative professionally provides expertise at store level with visual merchandising, product education, advertising, promotions and replenishment.

Responsibilities:

• With minimal supervision, organizes and maintains a travel schedule of Kontoor in-store accounts on a regular basis, with ultimate responsibility for the effective and successful presentation of the Wrangler and Lee brands in store accounts.
• Develops relationships with key personnel in Kontoor accounts, including buyers, regional managers, store managers, and sales associates. Advises accounts regarding visual product merchandising and product mix to maximize sales.
• Educates personnel at retail level regarding product, replenishment, advertising, and promotions. May create and deliver training materials, sales contests, and sales promotions as necessary to customize to account's needs.
• Completes and files reports regarding sales objectives for regular scheduled in store visits in a timely manner. Presents suggestions to next level management for revisions to product mix, presentation, etc.
• Assists with special events as needed, including set up, sales, inventory control, presentations, customer support, and more.
• Leads Product Initiatives & some Inventory Control
• Monitor and promote favorable POS Placement and Fixture Integrity. Customizes fixturing, product placement, and product presentation by account. Independent authority to make merchandising decisions within territory, depending upon situation.
• Read and analyze selling and inventory reports as needed

Leadership:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communications skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Proficiency in latest version of Microsoft
• Strength in problem solving, consulting, and diplomacy with sales/service

Requirements:

• Years of Related Professional Experience: None Required
• Educational/Position Requirements:
  • High School Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe thatD&I isa key enabler to aculturethat empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work