Novo Building Products is looking for a Merchandising Coordinator to be responsible for producing displays which can be placed in customer showrooms or at tradeshows, with the ability to use creative freedom in the building of both standard and custom displays. They will work with various departments of Novo in the process of display building by gathering materials for projects and preparing displays for shipment.

This position will be worked 100% onsite at our Corporate office in Zeeland, MI.

The salary range for this position is $45,000-$59,000

Essential Responsibilities

• Designs and assists in assembling portable and complete displays for customer showrooms or events such as builder trade shows.
• Maintains the merchandising area/shop, tools, equipment, materials, and general area, keeping it well organized, clean, and orderly.
• Efficiently uses power tools, hand tools and other supplies to build displays.
• Operates tuggers and saws in the warehouse while pulling display materials.
• Adheres to safety standards while ensuring that of those around them remain safe.
• Responsible for packaging or crating of displays for customers or builder trade shows.
• Creates efficiency improvements in the shop regarding production of displays and storage of products and shop materials.
• Creates quality concepts for displays, samples, and materials with adherence to budgeted cost on project.
• Adheres to departmental guidelines and procedures, has effective communication, and completes expense documentation and paperwork correctly for processing.
• Collaborates with various members of Novo’s sales and operations groups in meeting departmental responsibilities.
• Responds to issues and questions from management, vendors, and customers in a timely manner.
• May participate in selection and oversight of temporary shop personnel or an assistant.
• May assist in the negotiation of quotes for outsourced materials or services to guarantee quality and good pricing, as well as compliance with required standards.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Extensive knowledge of carpentry and ability to use hand/power tools and their safe use.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of all woodworking tools and their safe use.
• Demonstratable experience in or understanding for retail and warehousing environment with a working knowledge of displays.
• Ability to multi-task with speed and accuracy while prioritizing tasks and ability to maintain excellent organizational skills.
• Capability to communicate efficiently with all levels of employees, management, customers, and vendors both verbally and in written form.
• Established time-management skills, strong work ethic, and passion to achieve goals while working within established company standards.
• High degree of accuracy with capability of basic math skills.
• Functional knowledge of computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
• Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (other than for vision correction) driver’s license and acceptable driving record along with adequate on-going auto insurance on personal vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the millwork, lumber or building materials industry.
• Prior experience with woodworking.

Travel Requirements

• Travel primarily during the day
• Some overnight travel may be required

Physical Requirements

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.

• Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust
• Stand, handle or feel, squeeze or grasp
• Reaching with hands and arms, depth perception
• Walk, repetitive motion, operate moving equipment
• Working bent at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, bending or twisting
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance
• Lift, push or pull 75-100 lbs. with assistance

About the Company

Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, and specialty millwork, along with a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct. Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively.

We are part of a powerful group of companies with a network of over 86 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent ADENTRA, comprises six distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products, Mid-Am Building Supply and Woolf Distributing. Our brands work together as North America's largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3,100 employees across North America and are growing as we are very active in acquiring complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley, BC, Canada.

For more details and benefits information, please visit our website at: www.novobp.com/careers

ADENTRA and each of its flagship brands is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.

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Pay: $45,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person