Team Lead Merchandiser - Kitchener

Brand Momentum•Kitchener, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting chance to join a retail merchandising team where we are bringing high-quality nut products across Canada. We’re looking for a Merchandising Team Lead to oversee independent contractors in your region as they showcase Tasty Joe’s Nuts and other bulk nut products within a big box grocery store. You’ll hit the ground running by recruiting, training, and coaching your team, ensuring our brand standards and merchandising strategies shine in every store. We want someone who can bring energy, creativity, and a knack for building great relationships—both with contractors and store staff. If you’ve got a passion for visual displays, sales, and leading teams to success, we’d love to hear from you. We value people who are resourceful, open-minded, and ready for growth. If you’re looking to take on a leadership role with a growing company (and happen to be nuts about nuts), this could be a great fit for you!

Requirements

2–3 years in merchandising, consumer packaged goods, or a similar field with exposure to major customers.
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and the ability to learn or use CRM/reporting tools.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Strong customer focus and the ability to understand key business drivers, design sales reports, and interpret analytics.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Capable of juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high accuracy.
Thrives on change and can realign objectives quickly.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and hold a team accountable for their work.
A positive, outgoing personality that fosters teamwork and constructive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support the recruiting process, train, and manage a team of independent contractors to execute store visits and merchandising tasks.
Ensure your team meets all outlined responsibilities, holding both them and yourself to high standards of performance.
Maintain clean bulk sections, accurately order products, and keep shelves full at all times.
Keep sufficient backroom stock of fast-moving SKUs, utilizing sales data to optimize product selection.
Fill bulk sections, gondolas, and other areas with available inventory.
Provide full service and maintenance of flowers (potted plants, tropicals) at each assigned store.
Handle seasonal tasks, such as audits of Intuit Turbo Tax displays across various retail banners.
Ensure all products are merchandised according to client expectations—fully stocked, properly priced, and in compliance with planograms.
Develop strong relationships with store management and staff to drive sales and secure incremental displays.
Step in to provide in-store coverage if there is a vacancy in contractor scheduling.
Review and address any missed calls or merchandising inconsistencies.
Visit stores daily to evaluate conditions, provide guidance, and address any issues on the spot.
Leverage sales data to optimize SKU selection and improve merchandising strategies.
Generate and interpret sales reports, providing insights to the wider team and making data-driven decisions to maximize results.
Identify opportunities for process enhancements and share best practices across your region.