District Retail Merchandiser

Hillman Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillman Group in Kentucky is seeking a District Retail Merchandiser to coordinate field projects, including new store sets, re-sets, and conversions, delivering value-added services to customers within the district.

You will plan with the District Manager, manage displays per plan-o-gram, lead temporary staff, maintain store relations, and travel 80-90% of the time while handling paperwork and keeping records within budget.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years merchandising experience in a retail environment.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Windows.
• Knowledge of plan-o-grams and ability to work from plans efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with District Manager and schedule initiatives.
• Assemble product displays per plan-o-gram and new item placement.
• Lead temporary staff and third-party merchandisers.
• Maintain strong store-level customer relations.
• Back up to Territory Managers as needed.
• Submit paperwork and reports promptly.
• Track records and manage expenses within budgets.
• Stay current on products, field operations, and customer specs.
• Travel frequently within district or region.
• Work includes walking, standing, bending, twisting, climbing, and lifting.
• Occasional exposure to dust and dirty conditions.

Skills

Organization

Planning

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Merchandising experience in retail

Word, Excel, Windows knowledge

Plan-o-grams knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The District Retail Merchandiser coordinates a variety of field projects including new store sets, re-sets, and conversions to ensure that the company provides value added services to customers within the assigned district.

Essential Job Functions*

• Works with District Manager to plan, schedule, and implement projects. Addresses and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the successful assembly of product displays according to plan-o-gram, new item placement, and merchandising systems at customer retail locations.
• Leads temporary employees and third-party merchandisers at customer locations.
• Maintains excellent customer relations at the store level.
• Serves as a back up to Territory Managers as needed.
• Maintains ongoing communication with District Manager. Submits required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
• Maintains required records and manages expenses within company budgets.
• Maintains a current knowledge of company products, field operations, and customer account specifications.
• Travels constantly within district or region.
• Work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, climbing, and lifting.
• Work involves exposure to dust and occasional dirty conditions.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years merchandising experience, in retail environment.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Windows
• Knowledge of plan-o-grams - able to work off plan-o-grams in an efficient manner.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organization, planning skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and deal tactfully with the public.
• Willing to travel 80 - 90% of the time when needed.
• Maintains a valid driver license and vehicle insurance.
• Frequent overnight travel may be required.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle safely and lift 50 pounds.

Operational Equipment

• N/A