To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Prior retail reset or merchandising experience (preferred)
- Ability to successfully complete department, brand or general reset work activities as scheduled.
- Communicate effectively with store (client) personnel/management, regarding tasks, sales activities, promotions and client sales plan objectives.
- Reliable transportation - must be able to transport yourself and required product/materials from your residence to execute a variety of work (must be able to travel to multiple locations, typically between 25-40 miles - mileage reimbursement is provided). Associate that utilizes a personal vehicle for business purposes are required to maintain a valid state-issued driver's license and the minimum auto insurance coverage specified by the associate's state of residence.
- Language Skills: English is the primary language skill, however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Hours of Operations & Availability (Part-Time Associate)
- This role is not expected to exceed 24 hrs. a week , although the company does maintain discretion to change the hours, based on the needs of the client and or business
- Typical hours of operation are from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5pm , with occasional projects requiring early morning ( 5 am-6 am hrs. ), overnight travel, weekends or evenings as well.
- Availability preferences: Monday through Friday, with availability to work: 2 or 3, 4-6 hour days, starting at 5 or 8 am.
Computer and Technology Proficiency
- Basic computer literacy-using: MS Word, Outlook & Internet Explorer
- Regular access to a computer or printer (to check email, complete training & print reports)
- Ability to navigate and utilize a tablet and or smartphone technology, g. photo uploads & using apps
- Reliable Internet access
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance.
- The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds and to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from the floor to waist or chest high.
- Resets: can be very physical in nature. Reset activities could include: removing items from the shelf, moving shelves, building fixtures and displays, reorganizing the products according to the Plano-gram provided, replacing shelf tags, filling in new products and retrieving additional stock when necessary.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Associates are required to submit to a standard background check and drug screening as required when designated by the client.
- Execute retail merchandising tasks, encompassing the ability to read and understand plano-grams and schematic layouts , as well as the implementation of department or brand resets in grocery/retail setting.
- Strong execution skills with the ability to meet challenging/changing deadlines
- Ability to interface effectively with clients, leadership and managers in a positive, cooperative and professional manner at all times.
- High collaboration, engagement and customer service focus is essential.
- Accurately report all completed retail tasks via the appropriate designated systems on the day the work is performed.
- Complete required training and certification programs.
- Engage every work day with CROSSMARK’S communication tools for the purpose of accurately planning, reporting, and reviewing work.
- Provide excellent customer service and develop a professional working relationship with store management, associates and other merchandising companies to effectively meet company and client objectives.
- Insure proper maintenance on all company equipment.
- Ability to receive required product/materials at a secure location, to be utilized for resets
- Follow company policies, procedures, and position responsibilities.