Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Merchandiser to support convenience store partners by implementing product displays, maintaining planograms, and ensuring locations are merchandised for profitability. This field-based role requires daily use of your own reliable vehicle and adherence to company standards.

Responsibilities include servicing stores, organizing merchandise per planograms, setting up fixtures, stocking, and monitoring product performance to boost sales.

Qualifications

• Prior merchandising experience required.
• Must be able to interpret and execute planograms.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and travel to customer locations.
• Driver's license with clear driving record.
• Frequent lifting of 5-25 lbs; occasional lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Meet with store owners and staff to assess needs and deliver high-quality merchandising support.
• Place and organize merchandise in designated display areas, following planograms to Core-Mark standards.
• Set up and reset store fixtures, shelves, and displays; remove discontinued or outdated products.
• Provide stocking, pricing, shelf-facing, product rotation, and routine shelf and product cleaning.
• Monitor product performance using sales velocity reports and suggest adjustments to items.
• Elevate concerns to Sales Representatives or Sales Managers as needed.
• Ensure store aisles remain clean and safe for shoppers and staff.
• Maintain and care for assigned equipment and submit timesheets/logs.
• Perform additional merchandising or operational tasks as assigned.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Planogram interpretation

Reliable vehicle

Driver's license

Job description

• Earn average $600+ per month through the CarData vehicle reimbursement program (vehicle must meet company standards)
• Some overnights may be required based on business needs (hotel covered and paid per diem)

Job Description

Position Details:

• Pay: $20.00/hour
• Shift times: Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm
• Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement
• Earn average $600+ per month through the CarData vehicle reimbursement program (vehicle must meet company standards)
• Some overnights may be required based on business needs (hotel covered and paid per diem)

Position Overview:

As a Merchandiser you will play a key role in supporting our convenience store partners by implementing product displays, maintaining planograms, and ensuring our retail locations are properly merchandised for maximum sales and profitability. This position requires professionalism, diligence, and a strong commitment to customer service. This field-based role requires daily use of your own reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily
• Meet with store owners and staff to assess needs and deliver high-quality merchandising support.
• Place and organize merchandise in designated display areas, following detailed planograms to ensure all product placements align with Core-Mark standards.
• Set up and reset store fixtures, shelves, and displays. Remove discontinued or outdated products as needed.
• Provide stocking, pricing, shelf-facing, product rotation, and routine shelf and product cleaning.
• Monitor product performance using sales velocity reports supplied by the company and suggest discontinuing or replacing specific items in each store to help boost sales and profits.
• Monitor potential account problems and elevate concerns to Sales Representatives or Sales Managers.
• Ensure store aisles remain clean and safe for shoppers and store staff.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships by delivering outstanding customer service and resolving concerns professionally.
• Maintain and care for assigned equipment.
• Accurately complete and submit timesheets and activity logs.
• Perform additional merchandising or operational tasks assigned by leadership.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: 70% | Sitting: 30%
• Frequent bending, stretching, kneeling, squatting, turning, twisting, and climbing.
• Regular lifting of 5-25 lbs.; occasional lifting to 70 lbs.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Required Qualifications

Prior merchandising experience required.

Must be able to interpret and execute planograms

Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and must be able to travel to customer locations

Driver's license with clear driving record

Frequent Activity- Will lift products weighing from 5-25 lbs. This is done throughout the day. May also lift a case of product or tote which could weigh up to 70lbs