Retail Merchandiser Team Lead

URM Stores Inc. is looking for a talented Retail Merchandiser Team Lead to join our ever-growing team. Our Retail Merchandising Team Lead is responsible for providing Member-Owner retailers with assistance with proper planning and product placement of new and existing items at their store locations.

The Retail Merchandising Team Lead will supervise four to six full-time Retail Merchandisers in URMs market area. This position oversees the day-to-day activities including leading team meetings providing guidance and mentoring. This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable municipal state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include safety promotion/training interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate pre-visits with Member-Owner retailers for planning/scheduling of projects.
• Coordinate with Member-Owner retailers in designated geographic areas when their store will be visited on a monthly or quarterly basis by Retail Merchandisers.
• Participate in the monthly sales meeting providing information as directed from the Retail Merchandising Manager.
• Visit Member-Owner retailers prior to Retail Merchandiser visits to discuss what new products will be accepted and to outline any objectives that need to be accomplished during the Retail Merchandisers visit.
• Ensure proper training of all Retail Merchandisers assigned to geographic area team including proper product placement use of merchandising tools provided.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Some overnight travel is required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be flexible and making self-available to respond to changing customer needs to prevent unnecessary delays in service.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact with all parties involved with our business.
• Ability to take the initiative on tasks prioritize multiple competing assignments and proven ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a willingness and ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• High level of integrity ethics and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Reliable transportation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing Accounting/Finance or another related field and/or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 3-5 years Retail Grocery/General Merchandising experience

A Legacy of Local Impact Since 1921

For over a century URM has been the powerhouse behind independent grocers operating as a proud retailer-owned cooperative. Our mission To fuel the success of local community-focused grocery stores by handling everything from purchasing and warehousing to timely delivery of top-quality merchandise.

What sets us apart Our unique cooperative model means our Member-Owners arent just customerstheyre shareholders. We reinvest in their success by returning net earnings from Patronage Department activities as patronage dividends.

Today URM has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise employing more than 3000 dedicated team members across URM and our thriving subsidiariesRosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce. And were just getting started.

We work in a supportive team environment and in addition to our amazing culture our employees enjoy many perks and below are a few of the highlights of our complete compensation package:

• An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including the prevailing minimum wage for the location relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance shift travel requirements and business or organizational needs. Salary starting at $26.50 an hour DOE plus so much more!
• Insurance Benefits So that our non-union employees have more to take home from their paycheck URM pays 100% of the Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Insurance premiums for the employee and over 90% for the employees dependents!
• 401k Retirement Plan with an amazing Company match up to 9% of your annual salary!
• Company car provided.
• Company credit card.
• Cell phone stipend provided.
• Subsidized Life Insurance for employees and great rates for the employees family.
• Company paid Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Short-Term Disability and Cancer Insurance available.
• Life Flight Insurance at Special Rate.
• Great vacation plan!
• Six Paid Holidays and four Paid Personal Holidays.
• Paid Sick Days.
• Paid Volunteer Service Day! Get paid to volunteer at your favorite non-profit!
• Experience enjoyable Company sponsored activities through events like URM March Madness Brackets Family Hockey Night with the Chiefs Holiday Mingle & Jingle with great raffle giveaways Summer Evening Wine & Music Event and Winter Break Movie Night which are just a glimpse of the fun we have to offer for employees and their families!
• Plus enjoy a variety of Corporate discounts from gym memberships cell phone plans to computer discounts!
• We also offer an Amazing Employee Discount Program at our Company-owned Grocery Stores!!!!

URM Stores Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability ancestry veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring training promotions compensation and workplace practices.

Please note: All selected candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening as URM maintains a drug-free workplace.