Merchandiser

Core-Mark; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark in Albany, NY, is seeking a Merchandiser to support convenience store partners by implementing product displays and ensuring proper merchandising for maximum sales and profitability. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 6+ months of experience in merchandising or customer service, and a reliable personal vehicle.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, with additional benefits including mileage reimbursement and earned income through vehicle reimbursement programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of merchandising, customer service, or retail/grocery experience.
• Ability to read and implement retail planograms.
• Reliable personal vehicle compliant with Core-Mark/PFG guidelines.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 5-25 lbs. frequently; occasional lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement product displays and maintain planograms.
• Drive daily to assigned customer locations using your vehicle.
• Organize merchandise in designated display areas.
• Set up and reset store fixtures, shelves, and displays.
• Monitor product performance using company-provided reports.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships.

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 Range: $22.00 - $24.00/hour


• Mileage reimbursement (vehicle must meet company standards)


• Earn $300+ per month through the CarData vehicle reimbursement program


• Monday-Friday / 8:00am - 5:00pm

Primary Responsibilities

As a non-managerial Merchandiser with Core-Mark, a division of Performance Food Group, 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, attention to detail, 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:

• Drive daily to assigned customer locations using your vehicle.


• Travel to convenience stores and 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.


• Use company-provided sales velocity reports to monitor product performance and make store-specific recommendations for items that should be discontinued or replaced to improve 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 as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 6+ months of merchandising, customer service, or retail/grocery experience.


• Ability to read and implement retail planograms.


• Reliable personal vehicle compliant with Core-Mark/PFG guidelines.


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.


• Proof of current automobile insurance.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to lift 5-25 lbs. frequently; occasional lifting up to 70 lbs.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience performing store resets.


• Familiarity with handheld scanners or retail ordering technology.


• Must have a working cell phone for work purposes.

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.