Associate, Store Display / Corporate Travel Merchandising Team

Dollar Tree•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Store Display Associate supports store display projects and day-to-day store operations as directed by the Store Display Coordinator or Lead. The role works individually and as part of a team on new store openings, renovations, relocations, expansions, special projects, and support for store operators when not assigned to a project. The associate travels to project sites to help ensure work is completed accurately, on time, and to company standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic retail environment. Projects may involve merchandising and product placement; unloading, organizing, and transferring merchandise; building and dismantling fixtures; setting schematics, zone-a-grams, and other merchandise templates; cleaning; and customer service. The associate communicates with project leadership and teammates, partners with store operations and store development management, supports other Store Display Associates, and helps maintain safe job sites and improve project procedures and efficiencies. The role also requires following company policies and procedures and completing other assigned duties. This is a regional traveling position based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time, including overnight stays and travel by car or plane. Projects typically follow schedules of 10 consecutive days, and associates should expect to work up to 10 consecutive days per project unless state-specific rest periods apply. Non-traditional hours may be required.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
Ability to travel, including driving and flying, and to travel overnight; travel may be up to 100% of the time.
Ability to work non-traditional hours and up to 10 consecutive days per project, subject to applicable state-specific rest periods.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Ability to climb, walk, and stand for extended periods.
Effective communication skills and ability to work well with changing teams.
Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change.
Strong project skills, including the ability to work on multiple complex projects.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying implications and providing solutions and recommendations.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across all levels.
Ability to manage personal and company expenses related to travel.
Ability to operate small power tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and ability to learn new applications.
1–3 years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

High school completion or equivalent.
Related work experience in the retail industry.
Full-time or part-time retail store management experience.
Knowledge of sequencing and merchandising.

Responsibilities

Participate in renovation, new store, relocation, expansion, and other projects, completing project and store activities to company standards and on time.
Merchandise and place products.
Unload merchandise from delivery trucks, organize it, and transfer it from stockrooms to stores.
Build and dismantle fixtures.
Set schematics, zone-a-grams, and other merchandise templates.
Perform cleaning and customer service tasks.
Assist with day-to-day store activities related to projects as directed by the Store Display Coordinator or Lead.
Complete required project tasks promptly and in accordance with company standards.
Communicate with the Store Display Coordinator or Lead and team members to support successful on-site operations.
Partner with store operations and Store Development management to meet project standards and expectations.
Support other Store Display Associates, Coordinators, and Leads as business needs dictate.
Maintain a safe working environment at job sites.
Implement procedures, best practices, tools, and efficiencies for projects.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.