Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

RRSP

Paid Direct Drug Card

Scholarship Opportunities for children

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Merchandiser to support retail locations in the Interior BC region. The role involves executing SmartStock programs, planograms, and merchandising services across Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, and nearby areas.

You will report to the Sales Account Manager, travel to customer sites, and receive a cell phone and car allowance. Requires a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Excel/Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow planograms.

Responsibilities

• Mercator Merchandiser reports to Sales Account Manager and works in customer retail locations.
• Maintain and execute SmartStock programs, racks, and plan-o-grams.
• Identify out-of-stocks and ensure products are properly displayed and priced.
• Travel to multiple customer locations; cell phone and car allowance provided.

Skills

Effective communication

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held inventory device

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM (May vary based on business needs)
• 100% Travel Required
• $50K to $60K Annually, Depending on Experience

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details:

• Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM (May vary based on business needs)
• 100% Travel Required
• Territory: Interior BC (Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, Merritt, Penticton, South Okanogan)
• $50K to $60K Annually, Depending on Experience

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Merchandiser, you will report to the Sales Account Manager. You will be working in our customer retail locations in the Northern Alberta area and be responsible for the maintenance and execution of our SmartStock Programs. Activities include but are not limited to tote to rack merchandising, display rack assembly, plan-o-gram execution, rotating product, and overall merchandising services. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving the business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves. Cell phone and car allowance will be provided as well as coverage for expenses.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine as directed by the Sales Account Manager.
• Communicating weekly with Sales Account Manager to gain updated guidance on program execution.
• Maintenance & execution of the SmartStock program (racks/plan-o-gram/ordering, merchandising activities.
• Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.
• Attending to customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
• Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.
• Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
• Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
• Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational
• Development (GED) certificate.
• Required to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (gas card will be provided).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle (snow tires may be required), and proper valid insurance.
• Must have valid insurance for work that meets minimum requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to use and understand store plan-o-gram and set instructions.
• Ability to learn how to operate a hand-held inventory control device, calculators, and computer.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook