Cosmetic Merchandiser Team Lead

About the role

As a Cosmetic Team Lead you’ll manage a merchandising crew on-site as they execute cosmetic sets, such as reset, remodels, and new store execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. You’ll help promote teamwork among the crew and store operations while ensuring our company and the retailer’s standards are met. Assignments can range from 0–40 hours per week based on volume, travel willingness, and project availability.

Responsibilities

• Represent Channel Partners and its business units in all interactions with retail partners, customers, and external vendors.
• Carry out company needs while supporting all Channel Partners policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the Project Manager and/or District Manager on assigned project updates, wins, and opportunities.
• Identify opportunities within assigned projects and collaborate with leadership on specific action plans to correct issues.
• Ensure any project-related reporting and scheduling are submitted on time and with accuracy.
• Create a positive and engaging team environment with an open-door communication policy.
• Delegate and monitor team performance on assigned projects, providing additional coaching and training where needed.
• Motivate team members by providing positive feedback and recognition for outstanding performance.
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts.
• Maintain safety standards per OSHA required guidelines and report accidents immediately.
• Bring assigned projects in or under budgeted hours.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ retail industry experience, including merchandising, cosmetic resets, and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic brands, as well as cosmetic fixtures and graphics.
• Ability to lead and train a team on cosmetic resets while ensuring the aisle remains shoppable.
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication and customer support.
• Working knowledge of plan-o-grams and floorplans with the ability to cross-reference multiple documents.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, internet access, and basic tools.
• Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Computer software knowledge, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Personal mobile device required.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 50% of the time.
• Possible nights and weekends; 95% of time dedicated to physical work including stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting, pulling, and pushing materials and equipment.
• Lifting 50 lbs+ frequently; repetitive motions.
• Possible work in precarious or high locations requiring frequent ladder climbing and descending.
• Possible daily and/or overnight travel required.

Benefits

• Paid mileage and travel pay where applicable.
• Per diem and hotel for travelers.
• Limited benefit plans for everyday illnesses and accidents.
• Weekly pay schedule with early wage access.
• W2 employment.