Product Placement Specialist Retail Lenexa, Kansas Description PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: To maintain the Companys replenishment programs so the store locations are consistently in compliance and meet the specified timelines for unloading product and displaying product on the store sales floors in a manner which will ensure retail sales and related activities are performed in a professional, courteous, reliable, and results-oriented manner. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 1. Works with store management to provide direction to Product Placement Specialists by assigning daily, weekly and long term tasks, prioritizes as needed, guarantees deadlines are met and ensures proper procedures are followed for product merchandising on a continual basis. 2. Unlocks and locks the building to coordinate receiving outside of normal scheduled store hours to ensure product is unloaded and moved to the sales floor in a timely manner. 3. Coordinates the assembly of all products for displays. 4. Helps maintain a neat and orderly sales environment, including all demonstration fixtures, product displays and work areas by downstocking, facing and fronting all merchandise in their assigned areas according to Company merchandising standards. 5. Arranges displays to coordinate with sales promotions and the season and makes plan-o-gram (POG) revisions as directed. 6. Assists customers in a professional and courteous manner as well as getting merchandise for them and helping load heavier items. 7. Receives products in the retail warehouse from the Companys distribution center or directly from vendors, coordinates the process to move the product to the sales floor and records and notifies management of any discrepancies. 8. Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. 9. Assures all safety requirements are met as related to require forklift training and certifications and safety training. 10. Works with store management to train new warehouse personnel and offers input on performance for employee reviews and evaluations. 11. Protects the store against theft or other suspicious activity by following all Loss Prevention policies as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including product returns and back door security procedures. 12. Participates in all non-commissionable events deemed necessary by the Company such as physical inventories, sales meetings, trade shows and special sales. 13. Follows Company approved Customer Service Standards. 14. Keeps supervisor informed of important information developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate, to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach. 15. Performs related work as apparent or assigned. 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. · High school education or equivalent. · At least one year of related retail sales experience with product place, store layouts or equivalent training. · Knowledge of light industrial products, hydraulics, etc. · High mechanical aptitude. · Ability to communicate effectively with customers. · Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipments 12 Core Competencies. 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. · Frequently required to use hands to handle objects; and talk or hear. · Ability to lift up to 70 pounds. · Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting. · Required to stand on cement floor for long periods of time. · Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.