Lead-in-Training Traveling Merchandiser - Hardware Store Experience

Done Right MerchandisingLynchburg, VirginiaOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

Are you an adventurer seeking a career beyond the ordinary?

Do you want the opportunity to travel nationwide, develop leadership skills, and build a long-term career with a growing company? If so, seize this exciting opportunity with Done Right Merchandising , a leading retail merchandising company in the U.S.

This is more than a merchandising position. We are seeking an individual who wants to grow into a leadership role. As our Lead-in-Training , you will serve as the #2 person on a project team , working alongside experienced Team Leads while learning all aspects of project execution, team management, and client service. The goal is for you to develop into a successful Team Lead who can eventually run your own merchandising team.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages

- Hotels paid for while working on projects

- Mileage reimbursement per company policy

- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days

- 401(k) with a 4% company match after one year of employment

- Paid leadership development and hands-on training

- Daily meal allowance

- Nationwide travel opportunities

- Career advancement with a clear path to Team Lead and beyond

What You'll Do

- Assist the Team Lead with project execution and crew coordination

- Learn to lead merchandising and remodel teams on retail projects

- Remove existing products from shelves

- Set shelving, peg hooks, shelf strips, price labels, and signage

- Stock merchandise according to planograms

- Assist with building, assembling, and moving store fixtures

- Help ensure projects are completed on time and according to client expectations

- Travel regularly to project locations throughout the United States

- Support team members and help maintain a positive, productive work environment

- Develop the leadership, communication, and organizational skills necessary to manage your own team in the future

- Work hours: Typically, day shift - Monday to Friday

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Experience

- Previous merchandising, reset, remodel, or retail project experience

- Experience working in hardware or home improvement stores is strongly preferred, including:

Ace Hardware

- Do it Best

- True Value

- Lowe's

- The Home Depot

- Harbor Freight

- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and help meet project deadlines

- Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to grow into a management role

Requirements

- Full-time travel availability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States

- Reliable personal transportation (company vehicles and rental cars are not provided)

- Dependable attendance and commitment to assigned project schedules

- Must be 18 years of age or older

- Ability to stand for extended periods

- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly

- Ability to pass a national background check and random drug screenings

- Valid government-issued identification

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for reliable, detail-oriented, hardworking, and honest individuals who are ready to take the next step in their careers. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys travel, thrives in a team environment, and wants an opportunity to grow into a leadership role.

If you're ready to become the future leader of your own merchandising team while traveling the country and helping transform retail stores nationwide, we'd love to hear from you.

Why DRM? Because were the best, thats why! We care about each other and take care of the DRM Family. No one here is just a number. We come from all walks of life, different backgrounds and faraway towns, but our team becomes our tribe. We can guarantee steady work and no shortage of advancement opportunities. All of our projects have different schedules, so it is easy to find one that will work for you.

Done Right Merchandising is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local law.

DRM Code of Conduct:

Being a member of the Done Right Family comes with many perks but also a shared responsibility by all employees to uphold our company values. Our culture, reputation and work environment are a direct result how each one of us acts, talks, and behaves. The DRM Code of Conduct is described by our three core values: (1) Be Accountable (no excuses) and take responsibility for your actions. Always act with honesty and integrity. (2) Be Ethical (do it right) and maintain high moral standards. Act professional and treat all customers and fellow employees with courtesy and civility. (3) Be Reliable (whatever it takes to get the job done). Do not cheat or cut corners, always show up, and be the best employee, and person, that you can be!