Lead Retail Trainer - Crestview, FL

$31,824 - $31,824/Yr

American Greetings - Crestview, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Crestview, FL

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Lead Retail Trainer at American Greetings plays a crucial role in training and developing merchandisers who service greeting card departments in retail locations. This part-time position focuses on enhancing the skills of merchandisers, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage inventory and maintain displays, while also coordinating revisions within a designated geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Field Manager to identify training needs.
• Communicate with new and existing merchandisers to schedule training as needed while mentoring and giving feedback.
• Train on duties including servicing an order, inventory management, and organizational activities, as well as seasonal duties such as seasonal changeovers and display maintenance.
• Build strong relationships with store personnel while promoting the brand.
• Identify and arrange coverage for vacant stores within the area.
• Work on improving store performance and ensuring merchandisers' success.
• Responsible for merchandising a small route of stores.
• Collaborate with Field Manager and store personnel on major revision activities before, during, and after setup.
• Understand all fixture types across different accounts and build fixtures as needed, along with executing revisions based on planograms and diagrams.
• Assign tasks and manage a team effectively during revisions to complete the job.
• Maintain constant communication with the Field Manager on all aspects of revisions.

Requirements

• Training and supervisory experience preferred.
• Retail or merchandising experience is a plus.
• Effective communication, organizational, and detail-oriented skills are needed.
• Technological competency - ability to learn and use technology effectively.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• May require extensive time in a vehicle.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $15.30 per hour with increases after 6 months and 1 year of employment.
• Part-time hours averaging 15 hours per week, with potential increases around holidays.