Retail Merchandising Specialist (Food Broker)

About the role

Our Retail Merchandisers are professional ambassadors who help bring our clients’ food products to grocery store shelves. In this role you will learn about those products, our customers, and how we bring them together to achieve sales growth and flawless execution of a merchandising plan. This is an independent role that requires solid communication skills and self‑motivation; we’ll teach you the rest. No prior industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to retail locations
• Effectively merchandise our brands’ products through:
  • Plan‑O‑Gram execution
  • Shelf space management
  • Promotional, pricing, and new item placement compliance
• Place weekly orders to keep products filled and maximize store sales
• Complete store visit recaps and follow‑ups
• Develop, support, train, and implement merchandising directives
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with department staff and store managers
• Provide ongoing feedback of store‑level performance
• Monitor and report competitor activity at store level
• Manage the effective integration and utilization of Affinity technology systems and platforms
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 lbs to shoulder height unassisted
• Floor stock rotations of refrigerated and frozen food items in cooler and freezer cases
• Inspection and moving of product in cooler, freezer, and storage areas
• Reliable transportation for daily visits to store/venue locations

Benefits

• Monthly auto allowance
• Gas reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible schedule
• Independence in day‑to‑day work
• Bonus opportunity

Pay

$19–$24 per hour based on experience.