Merchandiser Associate

About the role

The Merchandiser is responsible for pricing and setting customer's stores. The Merchandiser reports directly to the Merchandising Manager overseeing the geographical area they service. As a Merchandiser, you'll drive to customer locations using your own personal car to meet with the customers, place merchandise in the display areas following set plan-o-grams, ensuring that every square foot of the store is properly set according to plan. You must be able to assess critical needs and notify management immediately of any issues. You'll also assess customer sales and identify which items are not selling or are discontinued for each particular customer, making recommendations for replacement items that will increase sales and profits for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily
• Providing excellent customer service
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotating, and product and shelf cleaning at our customer locations
• Arrange store shelves or display areas as required by each store
• Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report to Sales and/or Sales Manager when required
• Maintain safe store aisles
• Maintenance of assigned equipment
• Reporting hours to division on provided time sheets
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be able to interpret and execute planograms
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and must be able to travel to customer locations
• Driver's license with clear driving record
• Frequent activity: lift products weighing 5‑25 lbs throughout the day; may also lift a case of product or tote up to 70 lbs

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Company cell phone provided
• Car data, gas & mileage reimbursement
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday, start time 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM, work continues until completion.