Merchandising Team · Cook County Route Chicago, IL 60607 · Full-Time · Stock Replenishment Occupations
Your Sales Instincts Belong on the Shelf
Most merchandising jobs stop at stocking. This one starts there. At OHLA US, you will not just fill shelves for a growing food brand, you will win them more space. You spot the opportunity, pitch the store manager, lock in the shipper, and then build the display yourself. When sales grow, it is because of you.
What You Will Do
- Find and negotiate extra displays, shippers, and case orders with store managers
- Send requests to the distributor sales rep and see them through to delivery
- Build and stock displays, and keep shelves clean, full, and organized
- Report visits and wins through a simple mobile app
Schedule and Route
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8-hour days - 40 hours per week.
- Start time: Choose your start between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Early risers can finish early.
- Route: Multiple supermarkets across the Chicagoland area each day, driving between stores the lake out to the west of Chicago.
Pay
- Hourly Rate:$18 - $20 per hour, based on experience.
- Paydays:Weekly on Fridays via direct deposit.
- Stipends: $450 per month travel (paid weekly) and $25 per month cell phone (paid first payday of the month).
- Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
- Protection: Life insurance and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Extras: Referral bonus program, weekly pay, and additional employee perks.
Why You Will Like It Here
- Real ownership: Your route, your relationships, your results.
- Your bilingual skills count: Spanish is a working asset here, not a bonus line on your resume.
- Room to grow: A sales-minded role that builds experience CPG brands look for.
- A people-first team: OHLA US is built by people who have worked in the field, and we treat you that way.
Requirements
Must haves:
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Merchandising experience in supermarket chains
- Sales minded - closer mentality
- Self-driven and able to work independently without on-site supervision
- Strong time management to plan and complete a multi-store daily route
- Creative problem solver who finds a way to win space and fix in-store issues
- Confidence negotiating with store managers
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to use a smartphone taking photos, uploading documents to apps, reporting via apps.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs alone, with or without reasonable accommodation
Nice to haves:
- CPG supermarket merchandising experience within the last two years
- Experience with Hispanic or specialty food brands
- Experience working with distributor or DSD sales teams
- Familiarity with Chicagoland grocery chains
OHLA US is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Overtime is not expected but is paid at the standard rate of 1.5x the hourly rate if it is incurred.