Team Lead Merchandiser

At A Glance

As a Team Lead you’ll manage a merchandising crew on-site as they execute special projects such reset, remodels, and new store execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You’ll 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 planted roots in Tampa, FL, but we hire Merchandising Team Leads all over the nation. We're hiring immediately!  

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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:

• 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 software knowledge, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, 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
• Minimum Essential Health Care Coverage
• Per Diem & Hotel for Travelers
• Free Training Resources
• Project Can Range from 1-30 Hours Per Week Based on Volume
• Weekly Pay (“Rain” Offered)

Overview

Who is Apollo? 

At Apollo, we’re on a mission to make retailers and brands look their best! Because simply put, when products look good, they sell more. 

Our Culture

Our team is passionate about our mission and eager to complete their work on time and at the highest level of professionalism. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to grow within our company.

Remember, we're hiring immediately! Want to wear our shirt and badge? Cool. Let’s chat!

For more information, please call our hotline at 813-712-2511 or text us at 844-786-0603.