The Retail Odyssey Company

Retail Merchandising Team Lead

MERIDIAN, IDPosted 18 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from The Retail Odyssey Company

  • Job overview

    The Retail Merchandising Team Lead role at The Retail Odyssey Company involves supporting in-store merchandising to enhance shopping experiences and drive sales.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role includes building displays, resetting shelves, tracking inventory, supporting leadership with reporting, training, scheduling, and onboarding new hires.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers competitive wages at $16.00 per hour, customizable benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness programs, and additional hours upon request.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have 1-2 years of merchandising experience, leadership and training experience, customer service skills, physical ability to perform tasks, and reliable transportation.

  • Career development

    The company promotes from within, providing growth opportunities and training to help employees succeed.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company values friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing interactions, safety-first mentality, and teamwork in a retail environment.

  • Company information

    The Retail Odyssey Company is part of Advantage Solutions, serving over 4,000 brands and retail customers across 40+ countries with a network of 65,000 teammates.

  • Application process

    Applicants are encouraged to click a provided link to get started with the application process.

  • Unique job features

    The job offers training and team support, no prior experience required, and opportunities for additional hours upon request.

Company overview

The Retail Odyssey Company specializes in providing retail merchandising services, including product placement, inventory management, and promotional support, to enhance in-store experiences and drive sales for their clients. They generate revenue through contracts with major retailers and consumer goods companies, offering tailored solutions to optimize product visibility and store operations. Founded as a division of Advantage Solutions, Retail Odyssey has a history of leveraging data-driven insights and innovative strategies to meet the evolving needs of the retail industry.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your 1-2 years of merchandising experience and leadership skills in training and managing teams to align with the Retail Merchandising Team Lead role at The Retail Odyssey Company.

  • Emphasize your ability to perform physical retail tasks such as building displays, resetting shelves, inventory tracking, and your customer service strengths to match the job description.

  • Apply through multiple channels including The Retail Odyssey Company's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure for this position.

  • Connect with current employees in the merchandising or retail operations division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent retail trends or asking about team culture to start conversations.

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