Merchandiser Team Lead

Jacent Strategic Merchandising; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacent Strategic Merchandising seeks a temporary Install Team Lead to oversee a traveling crew during a 13-week grocery retail installation program. You will supervise team members, coordinate schedules, and ensure proper hardware installation and planogram compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, field coordination, and hands-on ability with tools. Travel across the region is expected, with potential for permanency based on performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 or older.
• 1–2 years merchandising/retail experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating field projects preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of merchandising install team members across grocery locations.
• Coordinate daily schedules, assignments, and travel logistics for timely installs.
• Oversee installation of merchandising hardware and clip strips.
• Ensure accurate product placement per planograms and standards.
• Conduct on-site quality checks for security and visual consistency.
• Train and support team on installation processes and reporting.
• Monitor team performance and provide real-time feedback in the field.
• Complete required reporting with photos and installation documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated installation issues.
• Maintain safe work practices and compliance with policies.
• Regional travel to be expected.
• Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Installation

Communication

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

GPS tracking

Mobile reporting

Job description

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 tomove,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