Merchandiser 5Day
Pay
Pay Range $181.00 – $182.00 Daily, plus mileage reimbursement.
Schedule
5 am – 6 am start time until completion of the route; must be able to work weekends. Two days off during the week (vary by store route).
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Health coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
Job Overview
The Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in a way that will attract the attention of consumers at our customer retail locations. This position services and maintains multiple bulk accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines. Ability to follow plan sets, planograms and communicate to store management and cross‑functional personnel.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Fill, merchandise and rotate products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
- Physically move product from the backroom and place it on display.
- Create and distribute point‑of‑sale materials on display and shelves where permitted.
- Rotate product.
- Fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; check vendor to ensure proper operation.
- Organize and maintain backroom by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out‑of‑date product to the branch.
- Foster business relationships with store personnel through routine follow‑up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Effective communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing.
- Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers.
- Willingness to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lb repeatedly).
- Ability to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Company‑provided cell phone.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid in‑state driver’s license.
- Excellent driving history.
- Proof of insurance policy verifying current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than $50,000 per person / $100,000 per occurrence / $50,000 property damage and $500 or less deductible, effective from first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent driving history.
Work Environment
The work environment varies and may include exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas that are not temperature‑controlled.