Job Summary

The Merchandiser Lead position works with the Merchandising Supervisor to assist in the development of our merchandising staff by providing training and coaching. The Merchandiser Lead will be scheduled to merchandise accounts as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the point of contact for Merchandising Supervisor on their days off. This includes fielding calls from the merchandising team, schedule changes, and handling customer concerns.
• Monitors daily merchandising activities in Sales Force while in the field using an iPad.
• Conducts onboarding training with new hires and any retraining programs, as necessary.
• Trains new and existing merchandisers on standard merchandising activities and procedures.
• Conducts weekly audits in stores and weekly ride-alongs with merchandisers.
• Conducts capability-building sessions and provides performance feedback to merchandisers.
• Fulfills daily activities completed by a merchandiser as needed

Working Conditions

• Speaking: Constantly (investigates, negotiates, recommends, reports, etc.)
• Acute Vision: Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents)
• Typing: Frequently using electronic devices for day-to-day business (email, reports, texting)
• Mobility: Frequent travel throughout customer locations (walking in backrooms, aisles, greeting customers)
• Bending/Squatting: Frequently (looking in racks at all levels, counting cases, checking dates)
• Lifting: Frequent- Lift 40 lbs. or less (full cases of product)
• Pushing/pulling: Frequent use of manual carts
• Travel: constant travel between customer locations
• Able to be certified on manual and powered pallet jacks (includes hand trucks)
• Able to be certified on high loader lift (where applicable)

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and one year of work experience required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in grocery, retail, warehouse, manual labor, or related field is required.
• Prior merchandising and leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with minimal supervision.
• Valid Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, driving record within policy guidelines including no major violations within the last three years.
• Prior experience using pallet jack or forklift preferred. Ability to obtain certification upon hire is required.
• Basic computer application and technology skills; knowledge of how to operate a smart phone, iPad and/or laptop.
• Flexibility with work hours; able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays due to customer needs.