Job Description

Territory and Installation Supervisor (TS)

The Territory and Installation Supervisor (TS) is a part-time position which is responsible for supervising a group of Retail and Installation Merchandisers within a specific geography. Retail Merchandisers maintain card departments and outposts for both every day and seasonal products. Installation Merchandisers participate in installation activities which include building Hallmark fixtures, moving card departments, installing new stores, store relocations, and card department remodels. 

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This is your opportunity to represent the world's best-known greeting card brand and develop retailer relationships in your community. Hallmark provides paid training, paid travel time and mileage reimbursement between stores and access to a variety of corporate discounts. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise/Manage:

• Supervise a team of Retail Merchandisers, ensuring well maintained card departments and timely execution of everyday and seasonal programs.
• Supervise installation teams building Hallmark fixtures, moving card departments, installing new stores, store relocations, and card department remodels
• Inform team of installation schedules and updates on job status
• Read, interpret and understand installation documents
• Collaborate with Field Service team members to ensure staffing, vacancy coverage and store fixture issues are solved
• Keep business partners informed about status of installations
• Hire, onboard, and train new and existing employees; assess, document and manage performance; provide ongoing feedback and coaching. Handle retailer concerns, retail execution issues  by working with store management, merchandisers and/or your manager
• Work is typically Monday through Friday during day/early evening hours
• Weekend work may be required during major holiday periods
• Motivate a group of individuals in person and from a distance
• Follow through on commitments
• Lead by example in the implementation of company best practices
• Be a change champion who can effectively manage change and lead others through change
• Delegate when necessary
• Identify, analyze and solve problems
• Be organized, manage time well and perform administrative tasks
• Build strong customer relationships 

A TERRITORY & INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR MUST DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO: 

A TERRITORY & INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR MUST BE A STRONG:

• Leader who can inspire, empower and inform your team
• People manager who can give constructive feedback, coaching and support
• Decision maker who can work independently and direct your team accordingly with minimal supervision from your manager
• Problem solver who can resolve conflicts at store level and within your team 

TERRITORY & INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS

• Able to use basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, box cutter) properly, safely and accurately
• Able to follow building instructions and merchandising plan-o-grams
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Occasional nighttime work and overnight travel 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - All Positions

This is a physically demanding job that requires a high level of energy and a sense of urgency. You will be working on the selling floor as well as in back stockrooms. You must be able to consistently push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise and display fixtures up to 30 pounds throughout the work day and up to 50 pounds on occasion. You will also be required to stoop, squat, walk, and stand throughout your work day, and you may be required to climb stairs and step ladders. 

REQUIREMENTS - All Positions

• Access to a Wi-Fi network and the internet
• Able to operate hand-held technology provided to open and read documents and interpret information
• Flexibility to work a changing work schedule that may include an occasional evening or weekend
• Reliable transportation to report to assigned locations as scheduled
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Able to read, understand and communicate in English
• At least 18 years of age
• Required to work the week before and the week after major holidays 

Part-time employees with a work schedule less than 30 hours have access to a variety of voluntary benefits through Voluntary Benefits [mercerindigo.com]; including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).

The hourly pay for this position is between $19.00 - $20.00