Merchandiser

Jobtailor; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

JobTailor in Cicero, IL seeks a results-oriented merchandiser to stock shelves, rotate inventory, and build product displays that drive sales. You will collaborate with sales teams to support merchandising across retailers and maintain POS materials and displays in stores.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional vehicle travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and work experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic PC skills including MS Office and presentation software.
• Must be a results-oriented professional with good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently or in a team, meet deadlines.
• Analytic and reporting skills.
• Sound judgement and problem solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, rotate inventory according to account requirements and build displays with product brand merchandise.
• May organize backroom and inventory.
• Drive volume and profit growth in accounts and support sales consultants in merchandising activities.
• Maintain a timely and accurate call schedule.
• Follow established merchandising processes for each retailer while adhering to supplier requirements.
• Ensure point-of-sale materials are placed on shelves and displays.
• Rotate product through organized processes.
• Build and install displays and coordinate timing and location with customer and sales teams.
• Stock shelves and displays to maximize sell-through of products.
• Coordinate and/or assist with product resets.
• Establish and maintain rapport with key individuals in accounts.
• Obtain feedback from accounts on effectiveness of merchandising procedures.
• Support team or sales reps to service accounts within requirements.
• Identify and communicate account problems and opportunities to the appropriate contacts.

Skills

Merchandising

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Presentation software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Presentation Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, rotate inventory according to account requirements, and build displays with specific product brand merchandise.
• May organize backroom and inventory.
• Drive volume and profit growth in accounts and support sales consultants in merchandising activities.
• Maintains a timely and accurate call schedule.
• Follows established merchandising processes for each retailer while maintaining supplier requirements.
• Ensures point-of-sale material is placed on shelves and displays.
• Rotates product through organized processes.
• Builds and installs displays and works closely with the customer and sales to coordinate the timing and location of displays.
• Stocks shelves and displays to maximize sell-through of products.
• Coordinate and/or assist with product resets.
• Establishes and maintains a rapport with key individuals in account.
• Obtains feedback from accounts in effectiveness of their individual merchandising procedures.
• Supports team or sales rep to service accounts within requirements.
• Identifies and communicates individual account problems and opportunities to the appropriate account contacts and BBG contacts.
• Develops industry, channel, and brand knowledge on a continuous basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
• No prior experience required
• Basic PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Analytic and Reporting skills
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment
• 21 years of age or older
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong merchandising skills by effectively stocking shelves, building displays, and rotating inventory to maximize product sell-through. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving abilities to maintain relationships with accounts and support sales initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Merchandising Processes
• Inventory Management
• Analytic Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Inventory Rotation
• Display Building
• Analytic Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Basic PC Skills
• MS Office Proficiency
• Presentation Software
• Product Resets

Soft Skills

• Results-Oriented
• Attention to Detail
• Multi-Tasking
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Sales Growth
• Point-of-Sale Material
• Customer Rapport
• Account Management
• Brand Knowledge