Craft Store Merchandiser - Travel Position

DONE RIGHT MERCHANDISING•Lexington, KY

6d•$20 - $28

About The Position

Done Right Merchandising is hiring an experienced craft store merchandiser for travel assignments involving new store setups, remodels, and resets for retailers nationwide. The role involves organizing and displaying merchandise, installing and adjusting retail fixtures, and completing projects accurately according to planograms and project specifications. The position is based in Lexington, Kentucky, with extensive travel from job to job. The typical schedule is Sunday through Thursday on an overnight shift, though project schedules may vary. The work takes place in a fast-paced, physically demanding retail environment and requires teamwork and meeting strict deadlines. The company offers competitive wages, paid hotel accommodations while working, mileage reimbursement under company policy, and up to $20 per day in meal reimbursement while on assignment. Health, vision, dental, and life insurance are available after 90 days, and a 401(k) with a 4% company match is available after one year. Career advancement and travel and work opportunities across the country are also offered. The company expects employees to follow its Code of Conduct: be accountable and act with honesty and integrity; be ethical, professional, and courteous; and be reliable, show up, and complete work without cutting corners.

Requirements

Previous merchandising, reset, or remodel experience in an arts and crafts, hobby, or specialty retail store is required.
Familiarity with craft departments such as seasonal, floral, fabric, yarn, sewing, jewelry, scrapbooking, framing, home décor, and other specialty categories.
Experience with planograms, peg hooks, shelves, shelf strips, price labels, signage, and retail fixtures.
Ability to organize and merchandise large quantities of product according to layouts and planograms.
Ability to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
Reliable personal transportation is required; the company does not provide rental vehicles, and public transportation is not sufficient.
Must be 18 or older.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for prolonged periods.
Ability to periodically lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to pass a national background check and participate in random drug screenings.
Valid government-issued identification.
Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
Must be reliable, detail-oriented, hardworking, and honest, and comfortable working on a team in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to read and follow planograms and execute resets and remodels accurately.

Responsibilities

Remove and relocate existing craft merchandise during resets and remodels.
Set shelves, peg hooks, shelf strips, price labels, signage, and other merchandising components.
Stock and organize merchandise according to planograms and project specifications.
Build, move, assemble, and adjust retail fixtures.
Set seasonal and specialty merchandise according to store layouts.
Maintain organization and accuracy throughout projects.
Work with team members to complete projects accurately and on schedule.
Travel regularly from job location to job location.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding retail environment.
Assist teammates and help complete projects successfully.