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, ensuring that every square foot of the store is properly set according to plan. You must be able to assess critical needs and notify management immediately of any issues. You’ll also assess customer sales and identify which items are not selling or are discontinued for each particular customer, making recommendations for replacement items that will increase sales and profits for the customer.

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
• Maintenance of assigned equipment
• Report hours to division on provided time sheets
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 6+ months merchandising and customer-facing experience
• Must be able to interpret and execute planograms
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proper valid insurance is required
• Must be able to frequently lift products weighing from 5-25 lbs throughout the day
• Must be able to lift a case of product or tote which could weigh up to 70 lbs

Skills

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

Benefits

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

Pay

$18.00 an hour

Phone & car allowance + mileage reimbursement available

Schedule

Monday - Friday starting at 8am

50%-70% driving travel is required (per diem and company-paid hotels when traveling). Overnights are a must and territory will cover Houston, South, and North Texas areas.