Area Merchandiser Lead

**Area Merchandiser Lead** **General Information** **Company:** PRE-US **Location:** CHICAGO, Illinois, 60651 **Ref #:** 110902 **Function:** Merchandising **Employment Duration:** Part-time **Description and Requirements** Lead with Precision. Support the Team. Drive Retail Excellence. Join Premium Retail Services as an Area Merchandiser Lead on our Precision Team and take the lead in driving retail success across multiple store locations. This role is a perfect fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and has a strong understanding of retail operations and technology. As an Area Merchandiser Lead, you’ll support execution troubleshoot challenges and foster meaningful relationships with both store leadership and team members. **What You Will Do:** Complete assigned retail tasks accurately and on time. Address and resolve urgent store issues as they arise. Conduct store and rep audits to ensure quality and consistency. Perform client walks and collaborate with clients when needed. Lead and support complex resets, individually or alongside a team. Conduct reviews for jobs and projects, including visit instructions, questions, and objectives. Complete time studies for upcoming work opportunities. Communicate clearly and consistently with management and field team members. Provide advanced training to existing representatives as needed. **What’s In It for You:** Work independently while collaborating closely with market coordinators, reps and leadership. Lead and support your peers through training, coaching, and retail execution. Use your problem-solving skills to resolve urgent retail issues in real time. Be a visible leader in stores and a trusted point of contact for both team members and clients. Flexible workdays with autonomy to complete your schedule efficiently. Join a team that values leadership, initiative, and continuous improvement. **If you meet these qualifications, we’d love to meet you:** Have strong attention to detail and a passion for high-quality execution. Available to work 32-35 hours per week. Experience in mentoring or training team members in retail environments. Confident building relationships and communicating with store personnel. Are dependable, professional, and confident representing major consumer brands. Ability to follow detailed instructions and committed to team success. **What You’ll Need:** Have strong attention to detail and a passion for high-quality execution. Reliable transportation to travel up to 150-200 miles between store locations. Availability for occasional overnight stays. A high school diplomate or GED. Associate degree is preferred of 2 years of grocery retail experience. Comfortable using mobile apps, client platforms, and store tech. Ability to enable location services on your smartphone during work hours **So, are you Premium’s next Precision Team Area Merchandiser Lead?** Premium is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those moving forward in the next step of the selection process will be contacted. **PipelineDetail:** 96086