MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST

Mexilinkorporated; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Mexilinkorporated is looking for a Merchandising Specialist in San Jose, CA, who will be responsible for inventory management and maintaining product displays in retail environments. The ideal candidate should be fluent in both English and Spanish and possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include ensuring the presentation of products and executing promotional programs, while the position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as healthcare and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of retail merchandising.
• English and Spanish fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, pricing, and restocking of merchandise.
• Build relationships with store personnel.
• Execute promotional brand programs.

Skills

Retail merchandising knowledge

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Strong communication skills

Customer service management

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Grocery Supply/Distributor software

Job description

MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST

Job Location: San Jose, CA
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Base + Commission per year

Responsibilities

• Inventory, store, price, and restock merchandise displays, providing service to retail accounts within an assigned territory.
• Accountable for presentation and supply of products in different store locations.
• Maintain dependable transportation for traveling to various stores within a given geographical region; routes may be subject to change based on organizational requirements.
• Build relationships with store personnel, create impactful displays, and support a positive brand image.
• Ensure brand programs and promotions are flawlessly executed on time and in accordance with company initiatives.
• Maintain full distribution of existing SKUs; take inventory or examine availability to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
• Ensure shelves and secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics; keep shelves clean and free of debris.
• Implement the point‑of‑sale regional programs and additional space opportunities for products.
• Ensure correct product tagging, rotating, and placement of POS materials.
• Maintain clean product on shelves and displays according to merchandising standards.
• Request merchandise to the in‑store warehouse based on available space and product on hand.
• Execute plan‑ogram for all brands and/or categories.
• Support the regional manager with the coordination of special projects regarding brand programs in regional chains, customers, or distributors.
• Demonstrate time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Complete accurate and timely paperwork regarding in‑store activities daily, reporting performance via the StoreCheck app used in the POS department.
• Audit retail stores regularly to resolve any issue at the store level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of retail merchandising.
• English and Spanish language fluency required.
• A valid driver’s license and motor vehicle required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to compile and aggregate basic data or reports.
• Knowledge of Grocery Supply and/or Distributor software a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels.
• Ethics: treat people with respect, keep commitments, inspire trust, work with integrity and ethically, uphold organizational values.
• Customer service: manage customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Punctuality: consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Capable of driving for extended periods of time.
• Ability to concentrate in front of a computer for some periods of time.
• Capable of moving and lifting heavy objects such as cases of products, pallets, displays, etc.
• Skin may encounter certain products: cleansing products and personal safety products such as sanitizing gel and towelettes.
• Must wear protective gloves, face masks, and other protective equipment as deemed necessary by MXL, customers, or government.
• Capable of securely using corrugated cutters, scissors, and other materials or tools needed to execute daily merchandising chores at store level or in warehouse environments.

Work Environment

• Store environment including sales floor, warehouse, or stock room.
• Moderate to crowded spaces such as sales floors of a typical grocery store.
• Noise level and social interaction typical of the grocery and retail environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Life insurance.
• Paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.