Traveling Merchandiser

About the role

As a Merchandiser, you’ll drive to customer locations using your personal vehicle to meet with the customer, place merchandise in the display areas following set plan-o-grams, and ensure every square foot of the store is properly set according to plan. You’ll assess critical needs, notify management of any issues, evaluate customer sales, and recommend replacement items to increase sales and profits.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily
• Provide excellent customer service, merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotating, and product and shelf cleaning at 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 and assigned equipment
• Report hours to division on provided time sheets
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 6+ months merchandising experience
• Must be able to interpret and execute planograms
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and ability to travel to customer locations
• Driver’s license with clear driving record

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, self-starter, and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Skills

• Frequent lifting of products weighing 5–25 lbs. throughout the day
• May lift cases of product or totes weighing up to 70 lbs.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Pay

$18.50 an hour

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, starting at 8am
• 80%–90% driving travel required (Per Diem and company-paid hotels when traveling)
• Overnights are required
• Phone & car allowance + mileage reimbursement available