Retail Merchandising Representative

About the role

The Retail Merchandising Representative oversees merchandising projects across a defined geographic area, managing UNFI Shelf Services employees, vendors, brokers, retailers, and third-party merchandisers to ensure timely and accurate completion of initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Interact face to face with retailers to determine reset projects and create daily project plans using Shelf Services skills and technical solutions.
• Cookbook orders for in-house equipment and racks from suppliers to ensure timely shipments.
• Supervise and instruct 3rd Party and Retail Merchandising staff in the use of implementation of Planograms.
• Initiate retailer and 3rd Party merchandiser training and provide ongoing training as needed.
• Lead project teams and partners (vendors, brokers, third-party) to maximize profitability.
• Monitor and report territory P&L performance.

• Requirements

  • Educational: High School graduate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Experience: 3-5 years related experience in Retail or Distribution.
  • Skills: Excellent customer service and communication skills, Utilize merchandising skills and available reporting to maximize sales with or without the use of planograms, Possess good leadership skills and ability to supervise the work of others effectively, Ability to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results, Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail, Basic to intermediate computer skills involving Microsoft Suite of Software, Ability to work independently, Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs., Ability to drive to and from customer accounts in city, rural, and expressway conditions, Ability to set up in-store displays, fixtures, shelving, and product, Ability to work in and tolerate exposure to typical store and warehouse conditions, Wide variances in temperature (e.g., refrigerated, ambient, and warmer retail areas), Dust, dirt, and debris consistent with retail and warehouse environments, Noise levels from equipment, customers, or operational activity, Strong or varying odors from products, cleaning supplies, or warehouse materials, Bright or fluctuating lighting conditions, Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

  Qualifications

  • Educational: High School graduate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Experience: 3-5 years related experience in Retail or Distribution.
  • Skills: Excellent customer service and communication skills, Utilize merchandising skills and available reporting to maximize sales with or without the use of planograms, Possess good leadership skills and ability to supervise the work of others effectively, Ability to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results, Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail, Basic to intermediate computer skills involving Microsoft Suite of Software, Ability to work independently, Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

  Skills

  • Customer Service and Communication
  • Mercadoring Skills
  • Leadership
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Computer Skills
  • Independent Judgment

  Benefits

  • Competitive 401k
  • Competitive PTO plan
  • Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone
  • Mentorship program/developmental opportunities

  Pay

  UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

  Schedule

  Actual schedule will depend on the specific needs of the role and location, but travel is required up to (95)% for this position.

  Location

  This role is based in Minneapolis & Saint-Paul, MN.