Merchandiser

Acosta; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in merchandising is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to join their team in Kitchener. This role offers flexible work hours, opportunities for additional assignments, and the chance to enhance client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in merchandising, strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of merchandising experience preferred.
• Intermediate level English reading comprehension.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support client’s merchandising initiatives and enhance relationships with managers.
• Execute changes to planogram and multitask effectively.
• Travel up to 50kms from the region, including paid commute time.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support our client’s merchandising initiatives and enhance relationships with Store and Department Managers by delivering best-in-class merchandising services. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to work daytime hours, having a semi-flexible work schedule, and enjoys working independently - all while having an excellent support team to call upon should the need arise.

This is a permanent part time position, merchandisers working on the Danone program can expect to consistently work 1-2 days per week (8 hour days). If interested, there is potential to supplement your hours (up to 40 hours per week total) with a variety of other merchandising programs on the Reset Team. Alternatively, after successfully showcasing your abililty to provide services to your originally assigned territory during the probationary period, there is potential to have more Danone stores assigned to your territory.

1+ Year Merchandising Experience Grocery merchandising experience (preferred but not essential, any merchandising related experience will be considered)

Intermediate level and above English reading comprehension.

Strong attention to detail, specifically understanding and executing changes to a planogram.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.

Proactively identify issues and show initiative in solving problems.

Energetic, independent, and enthusiastic.

Flexible and adaptable with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Strong communication skills (written and oral) with timely responses during work days.

Ability to work Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm time frame, schedule to be based on needs of client.

The ability to lift up to 30-40lbs, role can be physically demanding at times.

Valid driver's license, access to the exclusive use of a reliable vehicle.

Comfortable travelling up to 50kms from your region. (Including paid commute time + expenses)

Computer savvy with access to a PC Computer and internet and the ability to take and submit photos of your work.

Comfortable working in dairy chillers / coolers. Most Danone products are in refrigerated coolers.