Account Training Manager

Overview
Job Title: Account Training Manager
Location: New York, NY
Department: Account Management and Training
Reports to: Senior Manager of Account Training
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 per year
Note that this range is representative of earning potential and actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and/or geographic location.
Who Is Winston?
A leading agency in the retail industry, Winston Retail Solutions not only provides retail merchandising and demo support, but a full suite of services including creative design and marketing, client Account Training, project management, tailored technical resources, and top-notch client service. Our passionate, talented, and hard-working team is responsible for retail presentations for top fashion, image, and lifestyle brands. As a fun and invigorating organization, we look for employees who are energetic and ready to influence the industry by working with apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. If you're ready to jump into an exciting career in the world of retail, we're ready to work with you!
Job Summary:
The Account Training Manager is responsible for the development of brand training tools/materials for the field team and managing one or more of Winston's brands/clients from a training perspective. In this position, you will collaborate cross-functionally with the Account Management, Field Operations, and retailer store management to ensure 100% execution of all client projects. This role will also ensure the implementation of visual initiatives directed by Winston and the retailer in apparel, footwear, and accessories is being executed consistently across all locations.
Responsibilities
Job Duties
Develop and execute brand training tools and materials to be deployed to the field team
• Create brand training tools to ensure that all talent is prepared to execute visits to meet the client's expectations.
• Collaborate with the Account Management and Field Operations teams to ensure that all client projects are completed to the brand's standards.
• Support Field Training Associates (FTA) development on respective brands in conjunction with the Regional Manager.
Development and management of Field Team reporting
• Collaborate with Regional and ensuring that talent is on-boarded successfully.
• Ensure store visit reports/photos for brand projects are to the Winston standard for client review and coach the field team to raise the communication standard.
Training and communication for Winston's client(s)
• Provide direction and strategy guidance to the MC team, rooted in firm decision-making and creative solution-finding, when overcoming obstacles in the field
• Drive the training and inspiration of our merchandise coordinator team to achieve flawless execution and increased retention rate.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate

• 4-year or advanced degree a plus
• 3 years of management experience within a department, specialty, or retail chain
• Previous work as a retail coordinator or visual manager
• Experience managing a team
• Experience working cross-functionally in a team
• Experience managing a client within an agency

What's In It For You? (Benefits)

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401k
• Employee Discount program
• Wellness program
• Pet Insurance

At Winston, we are ALL IN!
At Winston, our strength comes from an abundance of some of the most diverse talent in the market and our distinctive skill sets. We revel in our uniqueness. We welcome change that makes us stronger. Our goal is to make everyone within the Winston community know that they are valued, respected, and heard every day. This also applies to our talented applicants, and we are proud of the fact that we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Winston Retail is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.