Store Setup Team Leads assist their supervisor and other Store Setup leads with the merchandising of new, remodeled and relocated Advance Auto Parts stores. Team leads are responsible for individual parts of the larger project plan, to set a store to be ready for open. They lead a portion of the local team or contracted support staff to complete segments of the store. As an example, a Team Lead will Co-lead store team members and contracted support that are completing activities on the retail sales floor, while another Team Lead is responsible for leading merchandising activities in the areas behind the retail counters. A Store Setup team consists of one Supervisor, and three SSU Leads reporting to them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Co-leads teams of local Advance Auto Parts Retail Team Members and contracted support to successfully set up a new a portion of an Advance Auto Parts, Carquest, or other acquired companies stores/branches to company and department standards

·         Trains local team members and contract support on proper merchandising techniques. Helps direct them in their day-to-day assignments

·         Builds Gondolas and Backroom storage shelving according to floor plan.

·         Directs all work related to their segment of the project.

·         Must document (written) any noncompliance with company policy or procedure by an employee within forty-eight (48) hours of occurrence and notify their Store Setup Supervisor (contact supervisor or Human Resource if in doubt)

·         Must be willing to travel 80-100% of the time

·         Reconciling travel and business-related expenses

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Co-leads 2-10 internal or outsourced team members during assignments.  Is responsible for assisting in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include - Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

·         To maintain a positive attitude, set a professional example, and promote proper work ethics for team members and operations personnel at all times to follow.

·         Must be comfortable leading in a matrixed environment

·         Verify all plan-o-grams are correct, current and built to plan.  This includes signage, display racks, and specialty display items.  Any errors in plan-o-gram accuracy should be reported to the plan-o-gram department and fixed on site.

·         Is responsible for keeping expenses to a minimum following department and company guidelines.  This includes motel, travel, meals, tools, supplies and payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·         High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, Outsourced reps or employees of organization.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license and legally able to rent vehicles.

·         Must be willing to be certified as a forklift operator

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

·         Must be able to travel as store schedule requires.  Travel may require being away from home for 8 to twelve days at a time. Typical schedule is 8 days but can vary depending on project type.

·         Must comply with all company policies and procedures and set a professional example.

·         Follow all security and safety practices at all times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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