Grocery Merchandiser - Somerville, MA

About the Role

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency that helps brands win at retail through sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce. We are passionate about helping brands succeed and bring together experts in sales, marketing, e-commerce, data analysis, and creativity to achieve this mission.

The Grocery Merchandiser will manage an assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, and tasks using provided technology. This part-time position is based in Somerville, MA (within a 40-60 mile radius) and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, and stoop repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Sell, merchandise, and gain/maintain product distribution within a variety of accounts.
• Ensure clients' products are well-stocked; order products if 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 work including ordering products and stocking shelves.
• Conduct audits in area grocery stores and travel within the designated territory.
• Verify accurate product representation on store shelves.
• Maintain a safe working environment and professional appearance.
• 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.

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.

Schedule

Part-time, 24 - 27 hours per week with steady and consistent scheduled working hours and available route flexibility.

Benefits

• Paid drive time at $0.70 per mile.
• Monthly phone stipend.
• PTO and sick days.
• 1 paid volunteer day per year.
• 401k with company match.
• Weekly pay.