Grocery Merchandiser - Somerville, MA

About the Company

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency built to help brands win at retail. We deliver sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce through a single, fully integrated partner. Our capabilities span the full shelf: from getting brands on it, to getting them off it. We’re passionate, energetic, and deeply motivated by one thing: helping brands win over customers and consumers. We bring together sales experts, marketers, e-commerce specialists, data analysts, and creatives—different backgrounds, one mission.

C.A. Fortune is built on the belief that great people build great brands. We show up every day to help brands of all sizes grow, compete, and lead. From emerging challengers to established market leaders, we bring the sales horsepower, marketing firepower, and integrated thinking to move the needle at retail.

About the Role

This part-time position (24–27 hours per week) is based in Somerville, MA, covering a territory within a 40–60 mile radius. The Grocery Merchandiser will manage their assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, and tasks, using provided technology for reporting and photo uploads. The role requires physical tasks such as merchandising, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sell, merchandise, and gain/maintain product distribution within a variety of accounts.
• Ensure clients' products are well-stocked; order products if inventory is low or out of stock.
• Use mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication.
• Switch between tasks such as stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the day.
• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.
• Perform retail tasks including ordering products and stocking shelves.
• Conduct audits in area grocery stores and travel between locations within the designated territory.
• Verify accurate product representation on store shelves.
• Maintain a safe working environment and professional appearance while adhering to dress code and attendance guidelines.
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift regularly throughout the day (up to 50 pounds).
• Work independently in a fast-paced retail environment with minimal supervision.
• Comply with store team guidelines and attend client kickoff calls and team check-ins as required.

Requirements

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

Pay

$22–$24 hourly, based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

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