Regional Merchandising Supervisor — Travel‑Heavy Role

McClatchy Media; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McClatchy Media seeks a Supervisor of Merchandising to lead merchandising operations across multiple stores in the Richmond, VA area. The role involves hands-on store service, travel up to 100% of the time, and strong leadership of a team of merchandisers to achieve volume and profit goals.

The position is full-time, exempt, and requires 1–3 years of supervisory experience with strong communication skills and reliability for frequent travel.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Reliable transportation for travel.
• Ability to use Movista and/or other company-required applications.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, the internet, and email applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandising operations to deliver volume and profit goals.
• Ensure milestones/goals are met and adhere to the budgeted store hours.
• Monitor and enforce store reporting, surveys, and use of business applications and policies.
• Merchandise products in a retail environment and replenish stock; travel as dictated by market.
• Hire, train, coach merchandisers; oversee onboarding and staffing gaps.
• Approve payroll hours and timekeeping; manage overtime approvals.
• Communicate staffing needs to Director; recruit and retain personnel.
• Maintain staffing to meet budgeted hours and market requirements.
• Drive sales by enforcing planograms and providing dedicated service.
• Meet compliance and budget goals; continual hiring/training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Professional conduct

Reliable transportation

Tools

Movista

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email applications

Internet

Job description

McClatchy Media seeks a Supervisor of Merchandising to lead merchandising operations across multiple stores in the Richmond, VA area. The role involves hands-on store service, travel up to 100% of the time, and strong leadership of a team of merchandisers to achieve volume and profit goals.

The position is full-time, exempt, and requires 1–3 years of supervisory experience with strong communication skills and reliability for frequent travel.