Merchandiser Lead - WICHITA

CONA Services•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Merchandiser Lead works with the Merchandising Supervisor to develop the merchandising staff through training and coaching. The lead is scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed and serves as the supervisor’s point of contact on the supervisor’s days off, handling team calls, schedule changes, and customer concerns. The role monitors daily merchandising activity in Pace while in the field using an iPad, conducts store audits and merchandiser check-ins, and covers open routes when needed. The position also helps ensure teammates use safe working techniques and have proper equipment, reports unsafe working conditions, and complies with company policies and procedures. The schedule is Saturday through Wednesday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays based on customer needs.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience is required.
At least one year of work experience in grocery, retail, warehouse, manual labor, or a related field is required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Basic computer application and technology skills, including operating a smartphone, iPad, and/or laptop.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays due to customer needs.
Valid driver’s license, current vehicle liability insurance, and a driving record within policy guidelines, including no major violations within the last three years.
Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) certification upon hire.
A pre-employment background check is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior merchandising and leadership experience preferred.
Prior experience using equipment such as pallet jacks and high loader lifts preferred.

Responsibilities

Train new and existing merchandisers in standard merchandising activities and procedures, including onboarding and retraining.
Conduct capability-building sessions and provide performance feedback to merchandisers.
Serve as the Merchandising Supervisor’s point of contact on the supervisor’s days off, including handling team calls, schedule changes, and customer concerns.
Monitor daily merchandising activities in Pace while in the field using an iPad.
Conduct weekly store audits and weekly check-ins with merchandisers.
Cover open merchandiser routes and complete daily merchandising activities as needed.
Ensure teammates receive instruction in safe working techniques and have proper equipment.
Identify and report unsafe working conditions.
Comply with company policies and procedures.