Merchandiser Lead - FT

Position: Merchandiser Lead

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Columbia, SC

Reports To: Supervisor of Merchandising

Servicing Zip Code (and surrounding areas):  29209

Compensation:

• Competitive Wage $18 to include Travel time between accounts is paid.
• Referral Retention bonus after 6 months as defined in the Program details.

Direct Reports: None

 

Schedule:

• Assigned stores are serviced on designated weekdays according to the established schedule.

 

Travel: Travel expected up to 100% of the time to cover territory

Requirements:

• 6 months-1 year merchandising experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to multitask and detail-oriented.
• Professional conduct.
• Adherence to the company’s attendance policy.
• Reliable transportation for for travel.
• Able to use Movista and/or other company-required applications.
• Personal cell phone and mobile device, such as a tablet.
• Experience with Word, Excel, the internet, and email applications.

 

Employment contingent on background check, drug test, and MVR clearance. 

 

Summary of Responsibilities:
75% Merchandising

• Work within a retail environment to effectively merchandise products by applying appropriate store and/or corporate Safely and efficiently replenish product. May assemble shelves/racks and display cases following measurement guidelines.
• Service all stores as scheduled within the allotted hours provided by Supervisor. Seek prior approval from Supervisor before working outside of scheduled hours.
• Contact Supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or overtime.
• Accurately record work hours and other company-related information using designated applications.
• Discuss duties requested by store personnel not listed herein with Supervisor before performing those duties.

25% Team Leadership

• May train Merchandisers on appropriate merchandising standards.
• Back up to Supervisor and fill in Supervisor duties, as May be assigned to approve payroll and run a variety of reports.

 Other duties as assigned.

 

Goals & Objectives:

• Work with Supervisor to cover all stores.
• Assist with sets and resets, as needed.
• Train new hires, as needed.
• Remain up-to-date on all planogram (POG)/flowchart changes.
• Regular communication with Supervisor.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

“F” FOR FREQUENTLY; “O” FOR OCCASIONALLY; “N” FOR NOT AT ALL.

PHYSICAL:
On the job the employee must:
(F) Bend (O) Sit (F) Squat (F) Stand (N) Crawl
(F) Walk (N) Climb (F) Kneel (F) Push/Pull
(F) Handle Objects (manual dexterity) (O) Reach above shoulder level
(F) Use fine finger movements ( ) Other ___________________

MENTAL:
On the job the employee must be able:
(F) Read/Comprehend (F) Write (F) Perform calculations
(F) Communicate Orally (F) Reason and Analyze
() Other ____________________

ENVIRONMENTAL:
On the job the employee:
(N) Is exposed to excessive noise (N) Is around moving machinery
(N) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity

Is exposed to:
(N) dust, (N) fumes (N) gases (N) radiation (N) microwave
(N) Drives motorized equipment (N) Works in confined quarters

MUST CARRY/LIFT LOADS OF:
(F) Light (up to 25lbs.) (F) Moderate (25-50 lbs.)
(O) Heavy (over 50lbs.)

 

About the McClatchy Media Company 
The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, and entertainment brands, and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands, such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.

McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and