Retail Merchandiser - Phoenix, AZ

Job Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and implement planograms in store.
• Adjust sections as necessary based on evaluation with or without planograms.
• Report feedback on specific planogram compliance or item availability concerns to the appropriate parties.
• Visits retailers on Home Store or Field Sales program on a provided schedule, to execute customer specific plans.
• Provide effective feedback and follow-up.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for the location.
• Rotate stock and remove out-of-code products.
• Process Merchandise returns and issue credits according to company policy.
• Interpret and facilitate internal reports related to assigned project.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Sell promotional and sales programs as assigned.
• Follow through on customer product requests.
• Positively Engage customers on the full Professional Services Portfolio to strengthen customer/UNFI relationship.

Job Requirements

• Education/Certifications: High School degree required.
• Valid driver’s license is necessary.
• Auto Insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements.
• Experience: Minimum 1-year related experience in Retail or Distribution.
• Prior customer service experience in a retail setting.
• Food related product experience desired.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to work independently. Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail. Ability to read, understand and implement planograms. Basic computer skills involving Microsoft Suite of Software. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

About the role

The Retail Merchandiser provides consistent, quality service within a specific customer or independent customer location. Services can include but are not limited to stocking and merchandising products at shelf, providing reset support in remodels and new stores, executing continuity/Home Store and cycle coverage programs for a particular group of customers and may include ordering of products. At times the Retail Merchandiser will assist in stretch projects where needed. The Retail Merchandiser can receive directions from Sr. Retail Merchandiser, Retail Merchandising Coordinator/Supervisor/Manager/or Director.

Requirements

Education/Certifications: High School degree required.

Experience: Minimum 1-year related experience in Retail or Distribution.

Prior customer service experience in a retail setting.

Food related product experience desired.

Qualifications

Ability to work independently. Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.

Ability to read, understand and implement planograms.

Basic computer skills involving Microsoft Suite of Software.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Skills

Ability to work independently.

Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.

Ability to read, understand and implement planograms.

Basic computer skills involving Microsoft Suite of Software.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Benefits

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Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs:

• Paid Time Off;
• Sick Time;
• paid holidays and parental leave;
• 401K Program;
• medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance;
• short-term and long-term disability insurance program;
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account,

subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.

This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.