Merchandiser

Performance Food Group (New); Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Sales Service Representative to support strategic sales initiatives in the assigned region, collaborating with the Sales Team. You will execute the Smart Stock program, ensure policy compliance, and provide merchandising and sales support to build strong customer relationships in the NorthWest LA, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Oxnard areas.

The ideal candidate will travel five days a week, maintain detailed customer routines, and work independently with a focus on accuracy

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 5 days per week.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation for travel to stores and customer locations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a detailed call routine with a ledger of customers.
• Support the Smart Stock program (racks, plan-o-grams, ordering, merchandising).
• Identify and reduce out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensure products are fresh and within date code parameters.
• Attend to customer needs and concerns promptly.
• Ensure plan-o-gram and marketing best practices in stores.
• Identify display opportunities and maximize placement.
• Ensure pricing and identification of products.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Customer service

Independent work

Written communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators 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:

• Monday - Friday (No WEEKENDS!!!)
• This will be supporting the NorthWest LA, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard
• Mileage & Gas reimbursement
• Pay: $19.00

Position Summary

As a Sales Service Representative, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our strategic sales initiatives in your assigned sales region, collaborating closely with the Sales Team in that area. Your responsibilities will encompass tasks focused on executing our Smart Stock program, ensuring compliance with company policies, and providing merchandising and sales support. You will also be responsible for building strong relationships with customers in the sales region and supporting the Sales Team in addressing their needs and concerns. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine with a designated ledger of customers.
• Maintenance and execution of the Smart Stock program (racks, plan-o-grams, ordering, and merchandising activities).
• Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.
• Attending to customer needs and concerns promptly.
• Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
• Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.
• Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
• Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
• Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 5 days per week.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to convenience stores & customer locations
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Ability to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (mileage and gasoline reimbursement provided).
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proper valid insurance.
• 1+ years of working experience in a customer service, merchandising or sales position.

Preferred qualifications

• Food Service or Convenience Store Industry experience is desired.

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. (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.