Field Manager

Join the #1 greeting card team in Canada!Field ManagerServicing regions: Winnipeg East and Thunder Bay, ON

You will contribute to Carlton Cards’ success by maximizing business growth through exceptional customer service to both chain and independent stores within your assigned territory. You will be responsible for thorough planning & preparation, executing daily sales calls, building relationships, communicating store findings, driving incremental display space, daily utilization of all field level tools and the management of a team of merchandisers. You will report to the District Manager.

Carlton Cards Values

At Carlton Cards, we work to make the world a more thoughtful and caring place. Every. Single. Day

We are creative and we bring our creativity to everything we do.

We thrive on innovation and understand that innovation thrives on diverse thinking, smart risk taking and continuous improvement.

We recognize that great collaboration inspires great ideas and we benefit when we connect with each other, our partners and our customers.

We pursue success and celebrate the opportunities it provides.

We care about people and treat them with respect.

Starting Salary Range: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00This is a bonus eligible role.This opening is a replacement position to start in early June 2026.Your Responsibilities

·       Sell. Execute. Lead. Contribute to corporate financial goals by achieving service model goals and key metrics as well as manage expense, merchandiser and credit budgets

·       Execute with excellence including selling & presenting key account, trade marketing, promotions, point-of-sale material and display vehicles

·       Be an awesome leader to your team of merchandisers and motivate them to do the best job possible to ensure success. Your leadership role will also require you to hire, train and coach your team

·       Foster relationships and drive growth in all assigned accounts within your territory

·       Use vision to find opportunity within new and existing accounts

·       Be the eyes and ears of Carlton Cards at store-level reporting on customer, consumer and competitor activity.

Your Required Skills and Competencies

·        1 - 3 years outside sales or retail experience

·        University degree or college diploma in Business or related field is preferred; or a combination of education and related work experience

·        Energetic, self-motivated and results orientated with a clear focus on high performance

·        Strong analytic and negotiation abilities

·        Excellent knowledge of MS Office

·        Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, as well as demonstrated effective time management skills, including the ability to multi-task

·        Attention to detail and timely follow up is essential

·        Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

·        Knowledge of the Greeting Card Industry would be a definite plus!

·        Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

·       Out of town and overnight travel will be required; air travel may include smaller aircrafts

·       Must possess a valid passport or ability to obtain appropriate travel documents

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Ready to take your career to the next level?

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We encourage applications from all designated groups. The Company maintains an employment environment to promote equal opportunity for all, without discrimination, in accordance with the provision of the Human Rights Code. 

Carlton Cards is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Integrated Accessibility Standards policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Your request for accommodation requirements will be maintained as personal and confidential.

No agencies or phone calls, please. While we appreciate all responses, we must advise only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.