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Ollie's

Traveling Store Opening Coordinator

Findlay, OH · On-site

Ensure proper training is provided to newly hired Associates. * Provide guidance, motivation and leadership to all Associates during the new store set up. * Accurately complete required documentation ...

General Nutrition Centers

Sales Associate - PT

Findlay, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Support store management in the opening, closing and operating of a retail store. This includes ... Sales Associates are expected to model reliability a flexibility by being able to work varied hours ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Woodburn, IN · On-site

$400 - $1.2K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Lima, OH · On-site

$500 - $1.0K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Woodburn, IN · On-site

$400 - $1.2K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Capstone Logistics LLC

Warehouse Associate

Woodburn, IN · On-site

$400 - $1.2K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

GNC

Sales Associate - PT

Findlay, OH · On-site

$10 - $11/hr

Support store management in the opening, closing and operating of a retail store. This includes ... Sales Associates are expected to model reliability a flexibility by being able to work varied hours ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Woodburn, IN · On-site

$400 - $1.2K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

sauder

Packing Assembly Associate

Archbold, OH

$17/hr

Sauder Woodworking has 1st shift openings in our packing and cabinetry assembly areas. See these roles in action: Packing Associate: Cabinetry Assembly: Pay & Shift Information * 1st shift packing ...

sauder

Packing Assembly Associate

Archbold, OH · On-site

$17/hr

Sauder Woodworking has 1st shift openings in our packing and cabinetry assembly areas. See these roles in action: Packing Associate: Cabinetry Assembly: Pay & Shift Information * 1st shift packing ...

Quality Talent Group

Retail Sales Associate

Rudolph, OH · On-site

$14.25 - $16.25/hr

Retail Sales Associate Overview Since 1945, our client has built a strong foundation through ... Support store operations (opening/closing, inventory) * Resolve customer concerns * Meet sales ...

Quality Talent Group

Retail Sales Associate

Weston, OH

$14.25 - $16.25/hr

Retail Sales Associate Overview Since 1945, our client has built a strong foundation through ... Support store operations (opening/closing, inventory) * Resolve customer concerns * Meet sales ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Findlay, OH · On-site

$750 - $1.0K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Capstone Logistics LLC

Warehouse Associate

Findlay, OH · On-site

$750 - $1.0K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Findlay, OH

$750 - $1.0K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Harbor Freight Tools

Retail Sales Associate

Van Wert, OH · On-site

$15.50/hr

A Retail Sales Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered ... We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations ...

GNC

Part Time Sales Associate - Bonus Eligible

Findlay, OH · On-site

$10 - $11/hr

Support store management in the opening, closing and operating of a retail store. This includes ... Sales Associates are expected to model reliability a flexibility by being able to work varied hours ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for opening associate in Defiance, OH is $18.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.65 and $18.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Opening Associate job openings in Defiance, OH as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,800 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Traveling Store Opening Coordinator

Ollie's

Findlay, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Ollie's Bargain Outlet rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 353 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

623rd of 732 rated retailers

Job description

The Store Opening Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of store openings. This position is also responsible to lead the store opening project and team during store set up; to include, all aspects of merchandising, store layout, labor costs, and financial results.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop store layout to most efficiently use space provided.
  • Revise store layout based on changing requirements of supplies and corporate initiatives.
  • Communicate with internal and external partners to keep projects on schedule.
  • Coordinate the purchase and set up of fixtures for the stores.
  • Ensure staffing needs of the new store are met by maintaining hiring standards, recruiting efforts, interviewing, and selection of candidates.
  • Provide motivation, inspiration and enthusiasm to Team Leaders and Associates.
  • Implement procedures for maintaining effective and efficient store operations.
  • Ensure proper training is provided to newly hired Associates.
  • Provide guidance, motivation and leadership to all Associates during the new store set up.
  • Accurately complete required documentation for Associate time records, new hire paperwork, and project plans.
  • Manage daily tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
  • Maintain a safe work environment.
  • Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in retail architecture or space planning preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in management preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of retail experience in a supervisory role in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
  • Ability to effectively communicate.
  • Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted.

Physical Requirements:

  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
  • Duties may frequently involve the use of ladders and stairs.
  • Frequent standing, bending, stooping and kneeling.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Travel to new stores including overnight travel required.
  • Frequent lifting up to 70 lbs.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Management experience with these traveling merchandising companies translates well to this opportunity: Advanced Retail Merchandising, SASR Workforce, Get Set Merchandising, Acosta, Retail Odyssey Company, Driveline, In Store Group, Apollo Retail and P.L. Marketing, Big Lots, Gabes, Chrristmas Tree Shops, Ocean State Job Lot, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart, Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to name a few. 

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