Merchandiser Team Lead

Jacent Strategic Merchandising; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacent Strategic Merchandising seeks an Install Team Lead to supervise a traveling team during a 13-week installation program in grocery retail accounts. You will coordinate schedules, travel, and installations of hardware and displays, ensuring planogram compliance and safety.

The role requires regional travel, strong leadership, and hands-on installation skills. 18+ with 1–2 years merchandising leadership preferred. Pay is $20–$23/hr with potential permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 18+ years old.
• 1–2 years merchandising/retail experience preferred.
• Previous team leadership or field coordination preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand 3–8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team across assigned grocery locations.
• Coordinate daily schedules, travel logistics, and assignments.
• Oversee installation of merchandising hardware and displays.
• Ensure planogram accuracy and consistency with company standards.
• Conduct on-site quality checks and safety practices.
• Serve as primary contact for team, supervisors, and store personnel.
• Train team members and provide in-field feedback and issue resolution.
• Complete required reporting and installation documentation.
• Carry out special projects as assigned and travel regionally.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools literacy

Mobile reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

Job description

Summary

The Install TeamLeadoversees and supports a team ofTemporaryInstall Team Membersduring a 13-week traveling installation program within grocery retail accounts. This roleis responsible forcoordinating in-store merchandising setups, including the installation of hardware and initial product placement for an impulse clip strip program. The position requires regular travel within an assigned territory, adherence to a structured schedule, and direct supervision of team members to ensure consistent execution.This role is temporary with the potential to become a permanent positionat the conclusion of the installation program, dependent upon performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of merchandising install team members across assigned grocery retail locations
• Coordinate daily schedules, assignments, and travellogisticsto ensuretimelycompletion of installations
• Oversee installation of merchandising hardware, including clip strips and related display components
• Ensureaccurateand consistent execution of product placement according to planograms and company standards
• Conduct on-site quality checks to confirm displays are secure, compliant, and visually consistent
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members, supervisors, and store personnel
• Train and support team members on installation processes, tools, and reporting requirements
• Monitor team performance and provide real-time feedbackand issue resolution in the field
• Complete and review required reporting, including photos and installation documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated installation or merchandising issues
• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.
• Comply withall company policies and procedures.
• Regional travel to be expected
• Complete special projects and otherduties asassigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Advanced attention to detail and ability to interpret and enforce merchandising standards
• Solid mechanical aptitude for installing fixtures and hardware
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple locations and team members simultaneously
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to address issues in real time
• Ability to use manual and power tools
• Proficiencywith mobile reporting tools or ability to learn quickly

Experience and Credentials

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experiencerequired
• Must be 18 or older
• 1 to 2 yearspreviousmerchandising, grocery,or retail sales experience preferred
• Prior experience leading teams, supervising field staff, or coordinating projects preferred
• Ability to use manual and power tools
• Flexible availability to accommodate schedule requirements during the 13-week program
• Ability to move,lift, push, pull, and carryup to50poundsconstantlyand be on feet for 3 to 8 hoursconsecutively
• Must haveand usereliable transportation
• Mustpossessand producea valid state driver’s license with proof of current automobile insurancecoverage, unlessutilizingother means of transportation
• Must have access to and be able to use a smartphone capable of runningand usingthe required applicable company‑relatedsoftwareprogramsand business tasks like ordering, GPS tracking, and time recording.
• Must be computer literate and able tooperatea smartphone or tabletutilizingdifferent applications andtheinternet for company business, like ordering GPS tracking, and time recording
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English isrequired
• Pay - $20-23/HR