Retail Field Execution Manager

Job ID: 11697 

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

Location Type: Remote

Position Overview 

The Retail Field Execution Manager is a strategic leader responsible for driving best-in-class retail field execution across key national accounts, including Walmart, Target, and major Grocery customers. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Broker Operations, this role ensures flawless in-store implementation of merchandising strategies, planogram compliance, and speed-to-shelf initiatives that maximize product availability and visibility. The position partners closely with broker agencies and customer teams to deliver measurable results and elevate Newell Brands presence at retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Own the national retail execution plan, process, and timelines to drive best in class merchandising and in-store execution
  • Serve as the central point of contact between Newell Retail Acct Managers (on customer selling teams), MD&P (Market Development & Planning), and broker agencies to bring forward customer specific retail strategies
• Broker Agency Management
  • Lead broker partnerships to secure top-tier retail talent and resources, including dedicated field reps and retail HQ support roles.
  • Drive a robust scorecard reporting process and manage performance scorecards with clear KPIs (e.g., planogram compliance %, display execution, speed-to-shelf metrics) to ensure product availability and impactful displays.
• Operational Excellence
  • Oversee centralized retail execution budgets and ensure efficient allocation of funds.
  • Conduct periodic store audits to validate execution and identify improvement areas.
  • Regularly present retail execution performance summaries to NWL leadership.
  • Facilitate real time feedback and plan optimization elements between Newell stakeholders and broker agencies during execution.   
• Capability Development
  • Ensure usage of digital retail tools (e.g., shelf analytics) to enhance execution efficiency.
  • Further develop tools for cross functional use to enable best in class retail execution.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 4+ years experience in agency retail execution environments (preferably within CPG industry).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in POS, shopper insights, and retail technology platforms.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to simplify complex data.
• Demonstrated success in managing budgets and driving measurable retail outcomes.
• Personal qualities: Resilient, collaborative, results-oriented, and digitally savvy.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape retail execution strategy for iconic brands.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Career growth path toward Customer Development, Category Leadership, or Sales Strategy roles.
• Inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

The Remote base pay range for this position is from $125,800 to $153,800. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.