Craft Store Merchandiser - Travel Position

Done Right Merchandising; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Company-paid hotel accommodations

Mileage reimbursement

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Done Right Merchandising is seeking an experienced craft store merchandiser to join our team in Akron, OH. This full-time position involves traveling extensively to transform stores into organized shopping environments, primarily during overnight shifts.

We offer competitive wages, company-paid hotel accommodations, and comprehensive health benefits after 90 days, along with opportunities for career advancement across the country.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising, reset, or remodel experience in arts & crafts retail required.
• Familiarity with craft departments such as seasonal, floral, and fabric.
• Ability to organize merchandise according to layouts and planograms.

Responsibilities

• Remove and relocate existing craft merchandise during resets and remodels.
• Stock and organize merchandise according to planograms.
• Build, move, assemble, and adjust retail fixtures.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding retail environment.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Planograms

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Akron, OH - Akron, OH 44223, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Graveyard, Job Category: Retail, Are you an experienced craft store merchandiser who enjoys traveling, hands-on work, and transforming stores into organized, customer-friendly shopping environments? Done Right Merchandising specializes in new store setups, remodels, and resets for retailers nationwide.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Company-paid hotel accommodations while working
• Mileage reimbursement per company policy
• Up to $20/day meal reimbursement while on assignment
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance after 90 days
• 401(k) with 4% company match after one year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Travel and work opportunities across the country

Who We're Looking For

We specifically seek experienced craft store merchandisers with hands-on experience at Michaels, JOANN, Hobby Lobby, or similar arts & crafts, hobby, or specialty retailers.

You should be reliable, detail-oriented, hardworking, honest, and comfortable working on a team in a fast-paced environment. You must be able to read and follow planograms and execute resets and remodels accurately.

What the Job Entails

• Remove and relocate existing craft merchandise during resets and remodels
• Set shelves, peg hooks, shelf strips, price labels, signage, and other merchandising components
• Stock and organize merchandise according to planograms and project specifications
• Build, move, assemble, and adjust retail fixtures
• Set seasonal and specialty merchandise according to store layouts
• Maintain organization and accuracy throughout projects
• Work with team members to complete projects accurately and on schedule
• Travel regularly from job location to job location
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding retail environment
• Typical schedule: Sunday – Thursday, overnight shift; project schedules may vary

Qualifications: Required Experience

• Previous merchandising, reset, or remodel experience in an arts & crafts, hobby, or specialty retail store required
• Familiarity with craft departments such as seasonal, floral, fabric, yarn, sewing, jewelry, scrapbooking, framing, home décor, and other specialty categories
• Experience with planograms, peg hooks, shelves, shelf strips, price labels, signage, and retail fixtures
• Ability to organize and merchandise large quantities of product according to layouts and planograms

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively
• Reliable personal transportation required; Done Right does not provide rental vehicles, and public transportation is not sufficient
• Must be 18 or older
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for prolonged periods
• Ability to periodically lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to pass a national background check and participate in random drug screenings
• Valid government-issued identification
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
• Willingness to assist teammates and help complete projects successfully

DRM Code of Conduct

Being a member of the Done Right Family comes with many perks but also a shared responsibility by all employees to uphold our company values. Our culture, reputation and work environment are a direct result how each one of us acts, talks, and behaves. The DRM Code of Conduct is described by our three core values: (1) Be Accountable (no excuses) and take responsibility for your actions. Always act with honesty and integrity. (2) Be Ethical (do it right) and maintain high moral standards. Act professional and treat all customers and fellow employees with courtesy and civility. (3) Be Reliable (whatever it takes to get the job done). Do not cheat or cut corners, always show up, and be the best employee, and person, that you can be!