Merchandiser

Davaco Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail solutions, DAVACO Inc, is seeking dynamic individuals to work as project-based merchandisers across Canada. The role involves responsibilities including resetting client stores, building displays, and coordinating subcontractors. Candidates should have merchandising experience and leadership skills to ensure efficient field execution.

Qualifications

• 6 months of reset merchandising experience in drug store, grocery, or hardware resets.
• Demonstrable leadership qualities.
• Proficient operation of tools.

Responsibilities

• Reset activity, shelf conditions, tear down/rebuild, and completion of schematics/Planogram.
• Coordinate subcontractors on-site.
• Lead, train, motivate, and develop crew members assigned to projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DAVACO is a leading turn-key solution provider with more than 30 years of experience supporting the world's leading brands with the development, transformation, and maintenance of their physical sites throughout North America. In collaboration with a diversified base of clients, DAVACO delivers scale, speed, and high-quality solutions that solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

DAVACO is looking for dynamic individuals for projects throughout Canada! As a project-based merchandiser, you will work as part of a team to reset client stores. The Installer will be responsible for showcasing products at our client’s locations by building and/or maintaining attractive displays, as well as coordinating with the subcontractors performing related construction duties on site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for reset activity, shelf conditions, the tear down/rebuild, and schematics/Planogram completion or have visual merchandising experience.
• Must have basic knowledge of store fixtures and installation.
• Maintains cleanliness of fixtures, displays, aisles.
• Responsible for general labor duties such as: unloading of trucks, pallets, boxes, and stocking of shelves.
• Measure shelves for correct height and width, move shelves, as necessary.
• Assist with Rearranging store shelves and display areas as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the team lead.
• Coordinate subcontractors on site.

Job Attributes and Skills

Communication:

• Effectively communicate with all levels of the DAVACO organization, as well as temporary personnel, subcontractors, outsource partners and client representatives.
• Review field issues and opportunities with the Field Project Manager you are working with on a project or if none are assigned review with the Project Manager directly.
• Ensure all Client Portal information, job reports and documents are submitted correctly and on time.
• Ensure positive communications with all people associated with the project and especially all client representatives.
• Complete field employee Job performance evaluations on every job and send them to your Divisional Manager.

Field Execution:

• Ensure your crew and the job site meet all DAVACO requirements for appearance, cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.
• Thoroughly understand project floor plans, fixture placement drawings, construction drawings, and all electrical plans, lighting plans, and all construction codes as affected by local and state ordinances.
• Perform “hands-on” duties to meet the time and action plan and any deadlines.
• Delegate responsibilities and tasks to subordinate DAVACO crewmembers as appropriate. Follow-up, inspect, correct.
• Quality control check on assigned projects.
• Prioritize work, responsible for the project layout /timeline, scheduling of all trades and deliveries, coordinating all job site activities and working with mall management to ensure workflow is in line with all deadlines.
• Track change orders and complete required reporting that includes daily logs of trades on site and daily progress.
• Notify Project Manager of fixture and material shipments.
• Motivate employees on assigned jobs.

Field Leadership and Training:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, motivate, mentor, and develop crew members assigned to projects.
• Develop the skills and professionalism of crew assigned to your projects.

Safety:

• Report to the Divisional Operations Manager any and all serious or non-serious safety violations that risk or cause harm to others or property.
• Implement corporate safety procedures, ensure job site safety is a priority, and safety standards are followed.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months of reset merchandising experience in drug store, grocery, or hardware resets.
• Must have demonstratable leadership qualities.
• Must be hands-on, including proficient operation of tools.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to travel to all assigned locations, being on the road for extensive periods.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with coworkers, store personnel and vendors.
• Smartphone with data service is needed.

Physical Requirements

• Can lift and/or pull, push 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Can stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to stoop and crouch.
• Must be able to have color determination.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

DAVACO ULC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Supports a Diverse, Inclusive Work Environment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug-Free Workplace

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident substance abuse testing. We also perform pre-employment background checks.

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