Merchandising Install Team Lead

Summary

The Install Team Lead oversees and supports a team of Temporary Install Team Members during a 13-week traveling installation program within grocery retail accounts. This role is responsible for coordinating in-store merchandising setups, including the installation of hardware and initial product placement for an impulse clip strip program. The position requires regular travel within an assigned territory, adherence to a structured schedule, and direct supervision of team members to ensure consistent execution.

This role is temporary with the potential to become a permanent position at the conclusion of the installation program, dependent upon performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of merchandising install team members across assigned grocery retail locations

Coordinate daily schedules, assignments, and travel logistics to ensure timely completion of installations

Oversee installation of merchandising hardware, including clip strips and related display components

Ensure accurate and consistent execution of product placement according to planograms and company standards

Conduct on-site quality checks to confirm displays are secure, compliant, and visually consistent

Serve as the primary point of contact for team members, supervisors, and store personnel

Train and support team members on installation processes, tools, and reporting requirements

Monitor team performance and provide real-time feedback and issue resolution in the field

Complete and review required reporting, including photos and installation documentation

Troubleshoot and resolve escalated installation or merchandising issues

Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Regional travel to be expected within San Antonio, Austin and West Texas.

Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership and team coordination skills

Advanced attention to detail and ability to interpret and enforce merchandising standards

Solid mechanical aptitude for installing fixtures and hardware

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple locations and team members simultaneously

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills with the ability to address issues in real time

Ability to use manual and power tools

Proficiency with mobile reporting tools or ability to learn quickly

Experience and Credentials

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required

Must be 18 or older

1 to 2 years previous merchandising, grocery, or retail sales experience preferred

Prior experience leading teams, supervising field staff, or coordinating projects preferred

Ability to use manual and power tools

Flexible availability to accommodate schedule requirements during the 13-week program

Ability to move, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds constantly and be on feet for 3 to 8 hours consecutively

Must have and use reliable transportation

Must possess and produce a valid state driver’s license with proof of current automobile insurance coverage, unless utilizing other means of transportation

Must have access to and be able to use a smartphone capable of running and using the required applicable company-related software programs and business tasks like ordering, GPS tracking, and time recording.

Must be computer literate and able to operate a smartphone or tablet utilizing different applications and the internet for company business, like ordering GPS tracking, and time recording

Ability to read, speak, and understand English is required

Pay - $20-23/HR