Merchandiser

Core-Mark; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Merchandiser who will travel to customer locations and handle the setting of merchandise displays. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong customer service skills and must have a reliable vehicle. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance.
• Driver's license with clean driving record.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customer locations to place merchandise according to plan-o-grams.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Monitor store aisles to maintain safety.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

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

Position Details:

• Pay: $17.00
• Office out of your home
• Travel assigned routes to customer locations.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel to convenience stores & customer locations.
• Mileage and gasoline reimbursement will be provided
• Territories include ShowLow Arizona and surrounding areas.

Position Purpose: The Merchandiser is responsible for pricing and setting customer's stores. The Merchandiser reports directly to the Merchandising Manager overseeing the geographical area they service. A Merchandiser may be either permanent in the position, or a temporary Sales Trainee assigned to the department as part of his/her ongoing sales training program/schedule.

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:

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily
• Providing excellent customer service
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotating, and product and shelf cleaning at our customer locations.
• Arrange store shelves or display areas as required by each store.
• Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report to Sales and/or Sales Manager when required.
• Maintain safe store aisles.
• Maintenance of assigned equipment
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Reporting hours to division on provided time sheets
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent

Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance

Driver's license with clean driving record

Self-motivated, self-starter & detail oriented

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

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 70 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Merchandising and retail experience preferred

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.