Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; Kelowna; 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

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Merchandiser to support our interior BC territory (Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton, etc.). You will execute plan-o-grams, maintain shelves, and manage SmartStock merchandising at customer locations.

The role involves full-time hours, Monday–Friday, with nationwide travel as required. Benefits include health and wellness programs and other company plans; salary ranges from CAD 50k to CAD 60k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively and learn plan-o-gram instructions.
• Proficient with basic MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel to customer locations and cover territory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute SmartStock programs in customer locations.
• Perform tote-to-rack merchandising and plan-o-gram execution.
• Ensure products are properly displayed, priced, and dated.
• Identify out-of-stocks and opportunities to improve shelf presence.
• Communicate with Sales Account Manager for program guidance.
• Travel to interior BC locations as needed, with car allowance provided.

Skills

Effective communication

Driving

Plan-o-gram knowledge

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Inventory control device operation

Reliable vehicle

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

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 interior area of BC 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