Grocery Merchandiser - North Seattle, WA

Overview of the Role

The Grocery Merchandiser will properly manage their assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, and tasks. They will have the ability to take pictures and complete reporting requirements with the technology provided. This position will require merchandising, and the ability to repeatedly bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Territory covers North Seattle, WA, Mill Creek, WA, Lynwood Center, WA and Edmonds, WA.

Location & Schedule

Location: North Seattle, WA (within a 40-60 mile radius). This position is part time, 25 - 27 hours a week.

Compensation

$24 - $25 hourly, based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

What You'll Do at C.A. Fortune

• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams
• Retail work will entail (but not limited to) ordering products, working product to shelves from new orders, etc.
• Conduct audits in area grocery stores
• Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory
• Verify that our clients' products are accurately represented on store shelves
• Ensure our clients' products are well stocked and order if product is not in stock or low
• Maintain a safe working environment while working in the stores
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code and attendance guidelines
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift regularly throughout the day
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment with minimal supervision
• Comply with any additional guidelines established by the Store Team
• Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required
• This position requires consistent use of mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication
• This position requires you to switch between tasks such as stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the day
• This is a position where you work independently, follow directions, and have excellent communication skills

What You Should Bring to the Table

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Driver License
• Proof of Automobile insurance
• Reliable phone (within 5 years old) service and internet service for daily communication
• Ability to drive to stores in assigned territory to complete retail tasks & audits at local grocery retailer
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently
• Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus (but not required)

Perks

• Paid drive time at $0.70 a mile
• Monthly phone stipend
• Steady and consistent scheduled working hours with available route flexibility
• PTO and sick days
• 1 paid volunteer day per year
• 401k with company match
• Weekly pay