Retail Merchandiser - Ithaca, NY

About the role

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6th largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States, distributing over 40,000 items through 3 regional warehouse locations. We are looking for a part-time to full time representative to service retail stores in various locations within the West, Central, and East Coast regions of the country.

The Field Merchandiser ensures products are properly stocked, organized, and displayed across assigned retail locations, and supports store resets by implementing new planograms, relocating products, setting shelves, and ensuring all displays meet company and retailer standards.

Locations & Schedule

Territories include Ithaca, NY, Watkins Glen, NY, Cortland, NY, and Penn Yan, NY. Service hours are between 6 AM – 5 PM with 8 PM as the drop-dead time with authorization, up to 8 hours weekly.

Benefits

Part-time benefits include state sick time and 401K options, with the opportunity to transition to full-time after 60 days if consistent 30+ hours are met weekly. Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance. Additional benefits include a Referral Bonuses Program and an Employee Recognition Program.

Pay

The pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with mileage and toll reimbursement, and paid drive time included with hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines, utilizing a company-supplied tablet and scanner leveraging Repsly software.
• Service store routes according to the assigned call frequencies, working closely with the District Manager.
• Follow a specific store visit process, including merchandising delivery, filling out task forms, taking pictures, and ordering to maintain stock levels.
• Accurately implement planograms and schematics to reset cosmetic displays, fixtures, and sections according to provided planograms and instructions.
• Install and adjust shelving, hooks, and fixtures as needed to align with planogram specifications.
• Process customer returns associated with resets following L&R’s returns & reclamation guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policies regarding invoicing, exchanges, and returns.
• Maintain efficient communication with Store Associates upon each store visit.
• Verify merchandise shipments upon receipt and checked in by authorized store personnel.
• Provide consistent professional communication with Store Management and Store Associates.
• Clean and organize display cases and shelves.
• Conduct store surveys and audits per request, including taking photographs of assigned departments to solve store issues.
• Service additional stores upon business needs and necessities.

Requirements

• Previous merchandising or retail experience.
• Familiarity with resets, planograms, and store footage is a plus.
• Retail sales and inventory control knowledge are a plus.
• Ability to safely use a ladder or step stool to access higher fixtures, signage, and products on elevated shelves.
• Ability to conduct physical work, frequently lifting up to 50lbs.
• Proficient with tablets and smartphones.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Vehicle Driver’s License.
• Car Insurance.
• Motor Vehicle Report - 3 or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years).