Merchandising Team Lead (Resets & Remodels)- Albany, NY

Senior Crew Coordinators execute all on site aspects of new, relocation, reset and various remodel type projects, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget and promoting teamwork with all parties (Store Operations and Construction) during a project while ensuring the store standards are met.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 hour shifts

**Road Warrior Position**

Must be willing to travel at least 120 miles

Responsibilities:

• Guide and assist with the installation of all fixture and Store Set-Up related components per merchandising layout and timing and action plan
• Unload, check-in, organize and manage all fixtures, equipment and merchandising aids needed during the project and store/remove unusable materials as needed
• Manage (and assist as required) the global process of Planogram implementation for the project (i.e. shelf installation, Planogram strip/peg master, proper label coding, allocation of product facings, signing and processing of overstock and discontinued items
• Review and distribute news updates and relevant email communications to team members (where applicable)
• Review project binder paperwork the week prior to arriving at the project and contact the Store Set-Up Project Manager with any questions/concerns
• Execution of the timing and action plan and making modifications as needed (with Set-Up Project Manager approval) to minimize lost sales and to ensure timely project completion
• Conduct daily meetings with the Store Set-Up crew, Store Operations, Construction, Labor Ready, etc. to review the project status, daily task completion needs, staffing and any other issues/concerns related to the successful execution of the project
• Train and supervise the Coordinator, 2nd Assistant (where applicable), Retail Merchandisers, Labor Ready and Store Operations support staff
• Set and convey project expectations to the Coordinator, providing positive and constructive feedback
• Evaluate staff performance, staffing needs and complete performance reviews for the Coordinator and the Retail Merchandisers per the CVS Store Set-Up guidelines
• Provide timely communication of project issues/concerns to the Set-Up Project Manager and/or Area Manager
• Execute placement of all supplemental orders per the project execution guidelines
• Lead the final walk-thru with the DSM, GC, Store Manager and Set-Up Project Manager to capture all open WTBC items and ensure the project is not left until all actionable items have been addressed
• Maintain an organized project binder
• Ability to execute work during days and overnights
• Ability to interact and communicate with subordinates, peers and upper management

Requirements :

• Willingness to travel to all store markets
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Solid computer skills including effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Led a team of 5 or more people
• Complete Resets & Remodels