Merchandiser Lead - FT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus after 3 months

Job summary

The McClatchy Media Company seeks a Merchandiser Lead to service products across Grand Rapids-area stores. This full-time, on-site role involves frequent travel between accounts and teamwork under the Supervisor of Merchandising.

You will manage merchandising tasks, maintain schedules, record hours, and ensure store compliance while communicating clearly with store personnel. The position requires 6 months to 1 year of merchandising experience and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year merchandising experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• Able to multitask and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Adherence to attendance policies and reliable transportation.
• Experience with Movista and Microsoft Word/Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• 75% Merchandising: merchandise products effectively, replenish stock, and organize displays following guidelines.
• Service stores on scheduled days and seek supervisor approval for overtime or hours beyond schedule.
• Record hours and other information accurately using designated systems.
• Communicate with store personnel and supervisor for duties not listed.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Attendance discipline

Reliable transportation

Movista

Word

Excel

Email

Internet

Tools

Movista

Word

Excel

Job description

• Retention and/or Referral Bonus after 3 months. See Program Details for eligibility.

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

Other duties as assigned.

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.

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

“F” FOR FREQUENTLY; “O” FOR OCCASIONALLY; “N” FOR NOT AT ALL.

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 ( ) Other ___________________

Mental

On the job the employee must be able:

(F) Read/Comprehend (F) Write (F) Perform calculations

(F) Communicate Orally (F) Reason and Analyze

() Other ____________________

Environmental

On the job the employee:

(N) Is exposed to excessive noise (N) Is around moving machinery

(N) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity

Is Exposed To

(N) dust, (N) fumes (N) gases (N) radiation (N) microwave

(N) Drives motorized equipment (N) Works in confined quarters

Must Carry/Lift Loads Of

(F) Light (up to 25lbs.) (F) Moderate (25-50 lbs.)

(O) Heavy (over 50lbs.)

About The McClatchy Media Company

The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, and entertainment brands, and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands, such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.

McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.

Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.