Traveling Merchandiser - Desert Hot Springs

We deliver the goods: competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Match, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Join us for growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system in a safe, inclusive environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

About the role

The Merchandiser is responsible for pricing and setting up customer stores, reporting directly to the Merchandising Manager overseeing the assigned geographical area. You will drive to customer locations using a provided company vehicle, place merchandise in display areas following plan-o-grams, and ensure every square foot of the store is set according to plan. You will assess critical needs, notify management of issues, and evaluate customer sales to recommend replacement items that boost sales and profits.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform 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.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Report hours to division on provided time sheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to interpret and execute planograms.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and ability to travel to customer locations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR from the past three years).
• Frequent lifting of products weighing 5–25 lbs throughout the day; may lift cases or totes up to 70 lbs.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, starting at 7:00 AM. 40% – 50% travel required throughout the week. Phone and car allowance plus mileage available.

Pay

$19.00 per hour.

Benefits

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

Primary Location

Low Desert areas: Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, La Quinta.