Merchandiser Lead - FT

McClatchy Company,The; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention and/or Referral Bonus

Job summary

McClatchy Company is seeking a Merchandiser Lead to service multiple stores in the Grand Rapids, MI area. Travel between accounts is required and compensated; on-site role with a 32–40 hour workweek.

The position reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising and requires 6 months to 1 year of merchandising experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and reliable transportation. Proficiency with Movista, Word and Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months to 1 year merchandising experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to multitask and stay detail-oriented.
• Professional demeanor and reliability.
• Adherence to attendance policies and reliable transportation.
• Experience with Movista and/or other company-required tools; proficient with Word/Excel/email.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products in retail environments following store and corporate guidelines.
• Service assigned stores on scheduled weekdays and seek supervisor approval for hours outside schedule.
• Accurately record hours and other information using designated systems.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor and other personnel before performing additional duties.
• Assist with updates to planograms and displays as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Professionalism

Reliable transportation

Tools

Movista

Word

Excel

Job description

Position

Merchandiser Lead

On-site position

will service product in multiple stores and travel between them

Status

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Reports To

Supervisor of Merchandising

Servicing Zip Code (and surrounding areas)

49546

Compensation

• Competitive Wage $18 to include Travel time between accounts is paid.
• Retention and/or Referral Bonus after 3 months. See Program Details for eligibility.

Average hours per week

32 to 40

Direct Reports

None

Schedule

• Assigned stores are serviced on designated weekdays according to the established schedule.

Travel

Travel expected up to 100% of the time to cover territory

Requirements

• 6 months-1 year merchandising experience required.
• Strong interpersonal
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to multitask and detail-
• Professional
• Adherence to the company's attendance
• Reliable transportation for
• Able to use Movista and/or other company-required
• Personal cell phone and mobile device, such as a
• Experience with Word, Excel, the internet, and email

Employment

contingent on background check, 4 panel drug test (does not include THC), and MVR clearance.

Summary of Responsibilities

75% Merchandising

• Work within a retail environment to effectively merchandise products by applying appropriate store and/or corporate Safely and efficiently replenish product. May assemble shelves/racks and display cases following measurement guidelines.
• Service all stores as scheduled within the allotted hours provided by Supervisor. Seek prior approval from Supervisor before working outside of scheduled hours.
• Contact Supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or
• Accurately record work hours and other company-related information using designated
• Discuss duties requested by store personnel not listed herein with Supervisor before performing those

Team Leadership

25% Team Leadership

• May train Merchandisers on appropriate merchandising
• Back up to Supervisor and fill in Supervisor duties, as May be assigned to approve payroll and run a variety of reports.

Other duties as assigned.

Goals & Objectives

• Work with Supervisor to cover all
• Assist with sets and resets, as
• Train new hires, as
• Remain up-to-date on all planogram (POG)/flowchart
• Regular communication with

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL: On the job the employee must: (F) Bend (O) Sit (F) Squat (F) Stand (N) Crawl (F) Walk (N) Climb (F) Kneel (F) Push/Pull (F) Handle Objects (manual dexterity) (O) Reach above shoulder level (F) Use fine finger movements