District Retail Merchandiser

Job Summary

The District Retail Merchandiser coordinates a variety of field projects including new store sets, re-sets, and conversions to ensure the company provides value-added services to customers within the assigned district. Pay for this role is $22-23 an hour, based on experience. This role comes with a company car and gas card. Travel weekly is required for this position—expect to leave home Monday and come home Friday.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with District Manager to plan, schedule, and implement projects.
• Addresses and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Captures and coordinates the successful assembly of product displays according to plan-o-gram, new item placement, and merchandising systems at customer retail locations.
• Leads temporary employees and third-party merchandisers at customer locations.
• Maintains excellent customer relations at the store level.
• Serves as a backup to Territory Managers as needed.
• Sets and submits required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
• Maintains required records and manages expenses within company budgets.
• Maintains a current knowledge of company products, field operations, and customer account specifications.
• Travels constantly within district or region.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years merchandising experience, in retail environment

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong organization, planning skills, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and deal tactfully with the public
• Willing to travel 80-90% of the time when needed
• Maintains a valid driver license and vehicle insurance
• Able to operate a motor vehicle safely and lift 50 pounds

Company Information

• The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.