Merchandising Team Lead

Channel Partner Solutions.•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Team Lead, you will manage a merchandising crew on-site as they execute special projects such as resets, remodels, and new store execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You will 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 roots in Tampa, FL, but we hire Team Leads all over the nation.

Requirements

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 knowledge, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, uploading files/pictures, sending reports 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

Responsibilities

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.