National Merchandising Team Lead - Schaumburg, IL

• Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

• Job ID 0000023045

• Category Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Description

Are you ready to join one of the most trusted brands in the world and be part of an incredible merchandising team on a part-time basis? If you’re passionate about creativity, making a difference, and being part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, we want to hear from you! Do you believe that only your best is good enough?

Ignite Your Passion with the National Merchandising Team!

At the National Merchandising Team, we are on an incredible mission to elevate the retail experience for LEGO® enthusiasts! Our team proudly serves over 6,000 Target and Walmart stores, along with key regional customers across the U.S., and we’re making waves in digital merchandising too!

Our Vision: To seamlessly connect shoppers with the brands they love at the retailers they trust.

Our Mission: To craft innovative, high-impact merchandising solutions that enhance the shopping experience and empower our partners to shine!

Our primary focus? Delivering an exceptional retail experience for every LEGO® shopper! In stores, we are the eyes and ears of our brand, executing dynamic retail operations—whether it’s unpacking products, creating eye-catching displays, or fine-tuning inventory. Every action we take drives conversion, deepens engagement, and meets the needs of our shoppers. We’re not just about transactions; we’re about building strong partnerships and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation. Together, we seek and create solutions that transform everyday opportunities into memorable experiences!

As the National Merchandising Team Lead, you're a key player behind our merchandising organization's success story! Your mission? To dive headfirst into collaboration, coaching, and sparking excitement during every store visit. You're on the frontline, energizing our team members with dynamic training and real-time feedback that turbocharges their performance. Why? Because every pep talk, every high-five, and every 'way to go!' contributes to consumer sales, boosting our brand's visibility, and most importantly, ensuring more LEGO® sets end up in the hands of children nationwide.

Your role isn't just about hitting targets; it's about revolutionizing the way we bring the LEGO® brand to life in stores across the US. You're the right-hand person to our Field Manager, translating our US Merchandising direction into action with passion and finesse.

But here's the best part: You're not just a leader – you're a catalyst for a culture of curiosity, and dedication. Whether you're executing weekly initiatives or championing the LEGO® spirit of fun and innovation, you're the heartbeat of our team, inspiring us all to dream bigger, reach higher, and build better – brick by brick!

The hourly rate for this position has a range of $26.00 - $30.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Core Responsibilities

• Inspire Leadership and Direction! Empower the team by partnering with the Field Manager to deliver clear and motivating guidance, ensuring merchandisers are fired up and aligned on weekly goals.

• Ignite Training and Development! Spark growth by leading dynamic in-store training sessions for field merchandisers, equipping them to forge strong in-store partnerships and uncover opportunities for impactful product placements that boost sales. Oversee their daily development in the assigned region, providing targeted mentoring and coaching that not only supports excellence in retail execution but also hones essential sales skills, empowering them to drive consumer engagement and maximize sales potential.

• Drive Performance Analysis! Fuel success by leveraging reporting tools to analyze execution and compliance, providing targeted coaching that elevates team & store performance. Reinforce learnings to ensure training objectives are applied and retained effectively.

• Amplify Insights and Strategy! Elevate our approach by sharing valuable insights and best practices that optimize merchandising strategies and resources for maximum impact. Offer the Field Manager feedback for adjustments to training resources based on market data, trends, and customer behaviors.

• Champion Retail Engagement! Be the driving force in retail by staying connected to retailer priorities, positioning The LEGO® Group as a standout leader in shopper engagement. Cultivate a network of influential contacts at all levels within the region to achieve sales objectives and enhance our presence.

• Harness Field Intelligence! Collect and share vital field intelligence, collaborating with peers to deliver powerful regional and national updates that drive our success.

• Foster Support and Communication! Create a culture of support by addressing day-to-day inquiries from merchandisers, ensuring a positive and productive working environment.

Do you have what it takes?

• Retail and Merchandising Experience (1-3 years) preferred

• Must live within 20 miles of Schaumburg, IL

• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication

• Prior leadership roles and/or strong leadership skills

• Must be results oriented, detail oriented, capable of managing multiples tasks and time.

• Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships

• Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite programs. Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner. Local weekly travel within territory, may require some overnights varies by territory.

• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and climb a ladder up to 12 feet.

• Own vehicle, valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance, a good DMV record to drive from store to store.

• Comfortable with utilizing new tools and technology and willing to troubleshoot for a solution.

• Takes initiative, recognizes, and acts on opportunities.

• Thrives and contributes best in a team setting.

• Works well in a fast paced, agile way.

• Embraces challenges and driven by problem solving.

• Open to a feedback culture & sees feedback as an important part of developing oneself and the team.

Join the global LEGO family

The LEGO® Group recruits and develops people entirely on merit. If you are confident, you have what it takes to succeed in this role – and you share our commitment to creativity, collaboration, and quality – use the APPLY NOW button above or below. Please remember to attach your application and current CV.

BRINGING IT TO LIFE

As a team lead, we thrive in a collaborative and ever-evolving environment. We're on the front lines, sharing positive and encouraging messages. Our role requires adaptability, as wenavigate through changes and challenges. This adaptability is key to our role and contributes to our team’s success.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for those with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860.394.3769. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended forpeople with disabilities- LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.