Grocery Merchandiser

C.A. Fortune; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid drive time at .70 a mile

Monthly phone stipend

PTO and sick days

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Job summary

C.A. Fortune in Dedham, MA is seeking a part-time Grocery Merchandiser to manage a territory including Boston, Dedham and Bellingham. The role involves store visits, reporting via mobile apps, stocking shelves, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

The position offers $21–$22 per hour, 24 hours a week, with paid drive time, a monthly phone stipend, PTO, 401k match, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently.
• Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.
• Sell and merchandise products, restock shelves, and manage orders.
• Conduct audits in area grocery stores.
• Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory.
• Verify product representation on store shelves and maintain a professional appearance.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Valid Driver License

Proof of automobile insurance

Strong communication skills

Retail merchandising experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

People. Passion. Purpose. Our people are the core of our business. Our unique boutique service model allows our people to follow their passions with a purpose, all while delivering excellent services to our clients. We are committed to living out our values. We are fearless and curious innovators who lead with solutions, empower others, and do the right thing, always. We are a family-first organization and recognize the importance of a healthy and flexible work-life balance, a positive support system, and the power of diversity and inclusion.

What We Do

At C.A. Fortune, we aspire to maintain our position as the nation’s leading consumer brands agency. We realize how fortunate we are (pun intended) to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients. From sales management to marketing, all the way down to insights and e-commerce, our boutique service model offers a breadth of services to our clients.

Overview of the Role

• The Grocery Merchandiser will properly manage their assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, and tasks. They will have the ability to take pictures and complete reporting requirements with the technology provided. This position will require merchandising, and the ability to repeatedly bend and lift up to 50 pounds. The territory includes Boston, Dedham and Bellingham MA
• Location: Dedham, MA (within a 40-60 mile radius)
• This position is part time, 24 hours a week, 3 days a week
• Compensation: $21 - $22 hourly, based on experience, qualifications, and skills
• You will be responsible for selling, merchandising, gaining/maintaining distribution within a variety of accounts.
• Ensure our clients' products are well stocked and order if product is not in stock or low.
• This position requires consistent use of mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication.
• This position requires you to switch between tasks such as stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the day
• You must be able to lift, bend/stoop for extended periods of time.
• This is a position where you work independently, follow directions, and have excellent communication skills.
• Paid drive time at .70 a mile
• Monthly phone stipend
• Steady and consistent scheduled working hours with available route flexibility
• PTO and sick days
• 401k with company match
• Weekly pay

What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune

• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.
• Retail work will entail (but not limited to) ordering products, working product to shelves from new orders, etc.
• Conduct audits in area grocery stores
• Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory.
• Verify that our clients' products are accurately represented on store shelves
• Maintain a safe working environment while working in the stores
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code and attendance guidelines.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift regularly throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment with minimal supervision.
• Comply with any additional guidelines established by the Store Team
• Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required.

What You Should Bring to the Table

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Driver License
• Proof of Automobile insurance
• Reliable phone (within 5 years old) service and internet service for daily communication.
• Ability to drive to stores in assigned territory to complete retail tasks & audits at local grocery retailer.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently
• Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus (but not required)

Come As You Are

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.