Traveling Team Lead Merchandiser

At A Glance

Are you a road warrior? Do you have a passion for travel and adventure? As a Traveling Merchandising Lead, you’ll embark on exciting journeys to execute project-based work that keeps retail environments visually appealing and in line with compliance standards. You’ll build lasting relationships with store managers while leading a skilled team through diverse tasks such as steel racking installations, tech upgrades, and quick fixes. If you're ready to hop from one project to the next and make a tangible impact in retail spaces across the map, this is the role for you!

Important Information

Responsibilities:

• Represent Apollo 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 Apollo 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.

 

 

Requirements:

• Must pass MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) drivers license & reliable transportation is required
• 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

 

Perks:

• Paid Mileage & Travel Pay
• Per Diem & Hotel for Travelers
• Free Training Resources
• Project Can Range from 0-40 Hours Per Week Based on Volume
• Weekly Pay (“Rain” Offered- Early Access to Wages)

 

Pay:

$20 per hour

 

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