Merchandising Supervisor - FT

McClatchy Media; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

McClatchy Media in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Supervisor of Merchandising to manage operations across multiple stores, travel between locations, and lead a merchandiser team.

This full-time, exempt on-site role reports to the Director of Merchandising and requires 1–3 years supervisory experience, strong communication, and multitasking.

Responsibilities include planning, execution, reporting, staff onboarding, scheduling, and enforcing policies to drive sales and maintain budgeted hours.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of supervisory experience required.
• General merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to multitask and maintain attention to detail.
• Professional conduct and reliable attendance.
• Must have reliable transportation for travel.
• Proficiency with Movista and other required applications.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, internet, and email.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandising operations to meet volume and profit goals.
• Ensure milestones, budgets, and reporting compliance.
• Monitor store surveys, reports, and policy adherence.
• Merchandise products to standards and replenish stock; assemble shelves and displays.
• Travel and overnight stays as market dictates, following travel policy.
• Hire, train, manage and coach merchandisers; oversee onboarding and staffing.
• Approve payroll hours and ensure timekeeping accuracy.
• Address pay disparities and staffing gaps with leadership.
• Adjust schedules to meet budgeted hours.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Merchandising experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Professional conduct

Attendance adherence

Reliable transportation

Movista usage

Word/Excel proficiency

Tools

Movista

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email applications

Internet

Job description

Position

Supervisor of Merchandising

On-site position

will service product in multiple stores and travel between them

Status

Full-Time, Exempt

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Reports To

Director of Merchandising

Servicing Zip Code (and surrounding areas)

23454

Compensation

• Competitive Wage $60,000.

Direct Reports

Part-Time Merchandisers (with potential oversight of some Full-Time Merchandiser Leads)

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

• 1-3 years supervisory experience required.
• General merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to multitask and detail-oriented.
• Conduct self in a professional manner.
• Adherence to the company’s attendance policy.
• Reliable transportation for travel.
• Ability to use Movista and/or other company-required applications.
• Mobile device.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, the internet, and email applications.

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

Summary Of Responsibilities

40% Operations Management

• Manage merchandising operations to develop and execute merchandising plans that deliver volume and profit goals.
• Ensure milestones/goals are met and adhered to and enforce the approved budgeted store hours.
• Monitor and enforce correct completion of mplans/store reporting, store surveys, usage of all business applications, all policies, and procedures.

20% Merchandising

• Work within a retail environment to effectively merchandise products by applying appropriate store and/or corporate standards. Safely and efficiently replenish product. May assemble shelves/racks and display cases following measurement guidelines.
• Travel and overnight stay as the market dictates. Adhere to the company’s Travel & Entertainment policy.

40% People Management

• Hire, train, manage, and coach the merchandiser workforce to ensure quality work abides by company policies and procedures.
• Manage onboarding process for assigned region(s). Disposition candidates, interview per hiring guidelines, select and recommend qualified candidates.
• Notify the Director, Merchandising of staffing gaps and recommend recruiting and retention.
• Review and approve merchandiser payroll hours on time. Ensure timekeeping requirements are followed, including time variance forms for any missed punches, and that merchandisers are utilizing the timekeeping system to record all work hours.
• Seek approval from the Director for merchandisers who may need to work more than 10 hours per day or overtime.
• Notify the Director of pay disparities between employees servicing within a 20-mile radius and any personnel or performance concerns.
• Adjust schedule and staffing needs to meet budgeted hours.

Other duties as assigned.

Goals & Objectives

• Meet or exceed compliance goal (100%).
• Meet budget requirements for entire market and individual stores.
• Continual hiring/training to keep market staffed.
• Drive sales by enforcing pocket integrity, flowcharts/planograms (POGs), and providing dedicated service.
• Excellent communication with Director on market conditions/concerns.
• Maintain accurate information on the QSP/Master Store List and open requisitions.

Physical Requirements

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

Physical

(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.