Grocery Merchandiser: Field Sales & Shelf Execution

C.A. Fortune; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company sponsored life insurance

401k with company match

Weekly pay

PTO and sick days

Monthly phone stipend

Paid drive time at 0.70 a mile

Steady hours with route flexibility

Job summary

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency focused on helping brands win at retail.

The Grocery Merchandiser will manage territory visits, reporting, and merchandising tasks, with lifting requirements up to 50 pounds and frequent travel within a 40-60 mile radius of Aurora, IL. Compensation starts at $20 hourly, based on experience, and includes benefits such as medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401k with match, PTO, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.
• Retail work will entail 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.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandising

Strong communication

Lift up to 50 pounds

Reliable transportation

Valid Driver License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency focused on helping brands win at retail.

The Grocery Merchandiser will manage territory visits, reporting, and merchandising tasks, with lifting requirements up to 50 pounds and frequent travel within a 40-60 mile radius of Aurora, IL. Compensation starts at $20 hourly, based on experience, and includes benefits such as medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401k with match, PTO, and weekly pay.