Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

CarData vehicle reimbursement program

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Merchandiser to support convenience store partners by executing product displays and maintaining planograms. This field-based role requires daily use of your own vehicle and a strong focus on customer service and reliability.

You will travel to assigned stores, stock shelves, and ensure displays align with Core-Mark standards while building positive relationships with store personnel. This job offers competitive pay and benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 merchandising support.
• Place and organize merchandise in designated display areas following planograms.
• Set up and reset store fixtures, shelves, and displays and remove outdated products.
• Provide stocking, pricing, shelf-facing, product rotation, and cleaning.
• Use sales velocity reports to monitor performance and advise replacements.
• Ensure aisles are clean and safe for shoppers and staff.
• Build strong customer relationships and deliver outstanding service.

Skills

Planograms reading

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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
• 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

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
• 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

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.

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Required 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 of up to 70 lbs.

Compensation

$22.00 - $24.00/hour