Travel Store Display Associate/Merchandiser

<p><b>TRAVELING POSITION - SEEKING CANDIDATES BASED IN THE BIRMINGHAM REGIONAL AREA</b></p><p></p><p>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 the store operators when not in projects. </p><p>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.  They must have the ability to adapt to a dynamic retail environment.</p><p>Principal Duties & Responsibilities</p><ul><li>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. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>Merchandising and product placement</li><li> Unloading merchandise from delivery truck, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store.  Building and tearing down fixtures</li><li>Set schematics, zone a grams and other merchandise templates.</li><li>Cleaning</li><li>Customer service</li><li>Complete other tasks as assigned by their supervisor.</li></ul></li><li>Assist with all day-to-day store activities related to the store project as directed by the Store Display Coordinator/Lead</li><li>Ensure they are completing all required project tasks in a timely manner in accordance with company standards.</li><li>Ensure success of daily on-site operations by communicating with Store Display Coordinator/Lead and other team members as needed.</li><li>Meet and exceed project standards by partnering and collaborating with store operations and Store development management to achieve expectations.</li><li>Partner with and support other SDAs and Store Display Coordinator and Leads as the business needs dictates.</li><li>Maintain a safe working environment at job sites.</li><li>Implement new procedures, best practices, useful tools and efficiencies for all projects.</li><li>Follow all Company policies and procedures.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><u>Essential Functions</u></p><p>Travel Requirements:</p><ul><li> Ability to travel up to 100% of the time to specific project locations. Overnight travel is required. Work 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. <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">     </span></li><li> Must be able to travel including driving and flying.</li><li> Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.</li><li>Must be able to work non-traditional hours.</li></ul><p></p><p>Physical Requirements:</p><ul><li>Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.</li><li>Ability to climb, walk and stand for extended periods of time.</li></ul><p>Other Skills/Knowledge:</p><ul><li>Effective communication skills </li><li>Ability to work well with an ever-changing team.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment; and must be able to adapt quickly to change.</li><li>Strong project skills, with the ability to work multiple, complex projects.</li><li>Knowledge of sequencing and merchandising preferred</li><li>Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines. </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see implications and provide solutions and recommendations.</li><li>Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships across all levels.</li><li>Ability to manage personal and company expenses due to travel.</li></ul><p>Equipment Requirements:</p><ul><li>Must be able to operate small power tools.</li></ul><p></p><h1>Minimum Requirements:</h1><p><i>Education:</i>   <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">         </span> Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. </p><p><i>Experience: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">        </span> </i>1-3 years of related work experience, preferably within the retail industry. Prefer full time or part time retail store management experience.</p><p><i>Technical:</i><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">             </span> Proficiency with MS Office software including Word, Outlook and Excel; Ability to learn new applications  </p><p> </p>Full time<p> </p>Birmingham, Alabama<p> </p>Store Development<p>  </p>Dollar Tree

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