Traveling Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; Calgary; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 52,000; 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 travel to customer locations in the Calgary area, set displays according to planograms, and optimize shelf space for sales and profitability.

You will drive your own vehicle, maintain routine contacts with the Sales Account Manager, and ensure product freshness, pricing accuracy, and in-store compliance across a territory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to travel to customer locations using personal transportation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with planograms and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customer locations using own vehicle to set shelves per planogram.
• Assess stock and recommend replacements to maximize sales.
• Maintain routine with Sales Account Manager and update guidance.
• Ensure planogram compliance, pricing and product identification.
• Address customer needs and resolve display challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Planogram literacy

Inventory control

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Hand-held inventory device

Job description

• Schedule is Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM (May vary based on business needs)
• 50%-80% driving travel is required (Per Diem and company paid hotels when traveling).
• Daily travel to our locations in your territory
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

Job Description

Position Details

• Pay $47K to 52K Annually Base
• Schedule is Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM (May vary based on business needs)
• 50%-80% driving travel is required (Per Diem and company paid hotels when traveling).
• Daily travel to our locations in your territory
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

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

Primary Responsibilities

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 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.

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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