Field Merchandising Lead — Travel & In-Store Execution

Channel Partners; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Technology allowance

401(k) with employer matching

Training & mileage

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Tax-advantaged FSAs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Channel Partners is seeking an Area Execution Manager to lead field merchandising across the assigned market. You will supervise a team, perform resets and installations, and ensure on-time, high-quality execution in stores.

The role requires 2+ years in retail merchandising, ability to read planograms, travel as needed, and a focus on safety and reporting. The position is full-time with a field-based schedule and potential overnight travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail merchandising, fixture installation, electronic displays, resets, or comparable field experience.
• Experience leading, training, or directing the work of field associates; formal or informal lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee in-store merchandising activities in the assigned territory — resets, new-item cut-ins, planogram compliance, displays, fixture assembly and installation, signage, and inventory.
• Direct the in-store team on assigned projects: communicate project instructions, sequence tasks on site, and inspect completed work against company and client standards.
• Serve as the company's in-market point of contact; build and maintain strong working relationships with store management and client representatives.
• Complete accurate, on-time project reporting (visit completion, photos, data) through company mobile apps and systems, and verify the accuracy of team project reporting.
• Plan efficient daily travel between assigned stores to meet project timelines
• Enforce safety standards on site: verify proper and safe use of tools and equipment by self and team, and stop and correct unsafe conditions or behavior
• Escalate coverage gaps, staffing needs, and client or store issues to the District Manager promptly
• Lead the in-store team of merchandising associates in the quality and on-time completion of team-based projects
• Train, coach, and demonstrate standards for merchandising, installation, break fix, safety, dress code, and retailer requirements
• Provide input to the District Manager on associate performance, development, and conduct; participate in interviews and onboarding of new associates as requested

Skills

Retail merchandising

Team leadership

Planograms

Travel readiness

Tools

Mobile apps

Job description

Channel Partners is seeking an Area Execution Manager to lead field merchandising across the assigned market. You will supervise a team, perform resets and installations, and ensure on-time, high-quality execution in stores.

The role requires 2+ years in retail merchandising, ability to read planograms, travel as needed, and a focus on safety and reporting. The position is full-time with a field-based schedule and potential overnight travel.