Traveling Store Display Associate​/Merchandiser

Traveling Store Display Associate/Merchandiser

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General

Summary:

A Store Display Associate will assist individually and/or in a team concept with all operations tasks as delegated by the Store Display Lead to open new stores, renovate existing stores, complete special projects, and assist store operators when not in projects. Must travel to all project sites to ensure accurate and proper completion. A successful person in this role is passionate about collaboration with several different cross‑functional teams and has the ability to adapt to a dynamic retail environment.

• Participate in multiple renovation, new store, relocation, expansion, and other types of projects. Must ensure that project and store activities are completed to company standards in a timely manner.
  • Merchandising and product placement
  • Unloading merchandise from delivery truck, organizing merchandise, and transferring merchandise from stockroom to store; building and tearing down fixtures
  • Set schematics, zone plans, and other merchandise templates
  • Cleaning
  • Customer service
  • Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Assist with all day‑to‑day store activities related to the store project as directed by the Store Display Coordinator/Lead
• Ensure all required project tasks are completed timely and in accordance with company standards
• Ensure success of daily on‑site operations by communicating with Store Display Coordinator/Lead and other team members as needed
• Meet and exceed project standards by partnering and collaborating with store operations and Store Development Management to achieve expectations
• Partner with and support other SDAs and Store Display Coordinator/Lead as business needs dictate
• Maintain a safe working environment at job sites
• Implement new procedures, best practices, useful tools and efficiencies for all projects
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time; overnight travel required; projects typically run on 14 consecutive day schedules. Associates should expect to work up to 14 consecutive days for each project, unless state specific rest periods apply
• Must be able to travel by driving and flying
• Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
• Must be able to work non‑traditional hours

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to climb, walk and stand for extended periods of time

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work well with an ever‑changing team
• Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast‑paced environment; must adapt quickly to change
• Strong project skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects
• Knowledge of sequencing and merchandising preferred
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to see implications and provide solutions and recommendations
• Must interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop relationships across all levels
• Ability to manage personal and company expenses due to travel

• Must be able to operate small power tools

Education:

Prefer completion of high school or equivalent

Experience:

1-3 years of related work experience, preferably within the retail industry. Prefer full‑time or part‑time retail store management experience

Technical:
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); ability to learn new applications

Full‑time

Chicago, Illinois

Store Development

Dollar Tree