Walmart Team Lead (Area Manager)

DescriptionSimply Set is part of a family-owned wholesale grower specializing in a variety of seasonal product offerings, including annuals, perennials and vegetables. We supply large retailers who sell the product in sizable quantities. Our emphasis is on providing high quality plant material along with superior customer service!We are looking for a Team Lead to supervise and direct a team of merchandisers at retail level, throughout our stores. Plant knowledge is helpful to this position. The right candidate will be skilled at multi-tasking, prioritizing and solving problems. RequirementsSupervisory Responsibilities: Recruit, interview, hire, and train Seasonal Merchandisers in your market.

Oversees the daily workflow of the Market. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Will be working in Walmart garden centers. Cover 5-10 stores within the territoryHelp merchandisers set stores, interact with vendors, customers and store personnel. Merchandise live plants. Travel between stores. Essential DutiesTrain and assist team to: Execute retail merchandising tasks including product placement, display and signageTrain store associates on correct watering practices. Implement retail schematics and merchandising materials as assignedEnsure merchandising is done to the standard set by WalmartTrain retailers to perform scheduled tasksAbility to lift up to 25 lbs.

Take photos of displays and upload to OneDriveEffectively meet company and client objectivesInteract and communicate effectively with store management, associates & suppliersProvide exceptional customer serviceStrictly adhere to weekly hour budget providedVisit every store each weekWork with merchandisers in store on a regular basis (possible documentation)Constant communication with Regional Manager via email, text, call. Report issues immediately to Regional ManagerSubmit schedules for yourself and merchandisers to Regional Manager by Friday evening of previous week, communicate any changes to Regional ManagerSaturday hours required, April through October. May be required to work holidays in peak season.

Time off must be approved by Regional ManagerQualificationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent attention to detailStrong leadership skillsEnjoy working outside with annual and perennial flowersPlant knowledge a plusMust be able to work in all types of weather conditionsMust possess a smart phoneDriver license and reliable transportation requiredFull-time/Seasonal position. 40 hours/wk plus some extra hours during the busy season. Saturdays mandatory during Spring season. BenefitsHealth and Dental InsuranceEAPSPTO401(K)