Team Lead Merchandiser

Channel Partners; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage & travel pay

Per diem & hotel

Limited benefit plans

Weekly pay

Early wage access

W2 employment

Assignments can range 0-40 hours per W

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Channel Partners is seeking a Team Lead to manage an on-site merchandising crew for resets, remodels, and store executions. You will ensure projects meet timelines and budget while promoting teamwork with store operations and construction.

Our Tampa HQ anchors nationwide hiring and this role involves substantial travel. The ideal candidate has at least two years in retail with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with plans, fixtures, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in retail, with merchandising and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with plan-o-grams, floorplans, and blueprints.
• Know-how on fixture building and anchoring gondolas.
• May require certifications to operate machinery (e.g., forklifts).
• Must have reliable transportation and valid DL/auto insurance.
• Willingness to travel 50% or more.

Responsibilities

• Represent Channel Partners with retailers, customers, and vendors.
• Follow company policies while executing projects.
• Provide project updates to Project Manager/District Manager.
• Identify opportunities and devise action plans with management.
• Submit project reporting and scheduling on time and accurately.
• Create a positive team environment with open-door policy.
• Delegate, coach, and monitor team performance.
• Provide feedback and recognize outstanding performance.
• Address team issues and conflicts promptly.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards and report incidents.
• Bring projects in under budgeted hours.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandising

Leadership

Communication

Plan-o-grams

Blueprints

Fixtures knowledge

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

At A Glance

As a Team Lead you'll manage a merchandising crew on-site as they execute special projects such reset, remodels, and new store execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You'll help promote teamwork among the crew, store operations and construction during projects while ensuring our company and the retailer's standards are met. Our corporate office has planted roots in Tampa, FL, but we hire Merchandising Team Leads all over the nation. We're hiring immediately!

Minimum Pay

USD $17.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $19.00/Hr.

What We Offer

• Paid Mileage & Travel Pay where applicable
• Per Diem & Hotel for Travelers
• Limited benefit plans for everyday illnesses and accidents
• Weekly Pay Schedule
• Early Wage Access
• W2 Employment
• Assignments can range from 0-40 hours per week based on volume, how far you are willing to travel, and willingness to accept various other projects offered

What You'll Do

• Represent Channel Partners and its business units in all interactions with our retail partners, its customers and external vendors.
• Carry out the needs of the company while supporting all Channel Partners policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with Project Manager and/or District Manager on assigned project updates, wins and opportunities.
• Identify opportunities within assigned project and collaborate with Project Manager or District Manager on specific action plan to correct.
• Ensure any project related reporting and scheduling are submitted on-time with accuracy.
• Create a positive and engaging team environment with an open-door communication policy.
• Delegate and monitor team performance to assigned project providing additional coaching and training where needed.
• Motivate team members by providing positive feedback and recognition for outstanding performance.
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts.
• Maintain safety standards per OSHA required guidelines and report accidents immediately.
• Responsible to bring assigned project in or under budgeted hours.
• Maintain safety standards per OSHA required guidelines and report accidents immediately.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of two years' retail industry experience, including merchandising, installation and leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal including written and oral communication and customer support skills.
• Working knowledge of plan-o-grams and floorplans with knowledge of blueprints; able to cross reference multiple documents.
• Strong knowledge of fixture building including, racking, shelves and assembly including cash register wraps and various fixtures. Must know how to anchor gondola, seismic anchor where needed.
• Completion of all internal certifications and training programs. May require certification to operate machinery (e.g. forklifts, scissor lifts)
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, auto insurance, internet access, and basic tools (e.g. cordless drill, hammer drill, hammers, mallet, box cutter, screw drivers, etc.); specialty tools may be required.
• Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Computer software knowledge, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Personal mobile device required
• Be willing to travel minimum 50%
• Possible nights and weekends
• 95% of time dedicated to physical work: stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time, Lifting, pulling, and pushing materials and equipment also required
• Lifting 50lbs+ of weight (frequently); repetitive motions
• Precarious or high locations may be required; will be required to frequently climb and descend ladders
• Possible daily and/or overnight travel required.

Important Information

Channel Partners Solutions is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. Channel Partners is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. Channel Partners is an at-will employer.

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