Part-Time Merchandiser - Buffalo/Rochester, NY Area

River Valley Foods Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Foods Inc. is seeking a part-time Grocery Merchandiser to support our Independent Sales Team in the Buffalo and Rochester, NY areas. The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, stocking and organizing shelves, and creating effective displays to optimize shelf presence.

Schedule is 15-20 hours per week with competitive hourly pay of $17.00–$18.00. The candidate should be able to travel locally, lift merchandise, and work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of merchandising or customer service experience; grocery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and build productive customer relationships.
• Stock product, arrange product on shelves, and rotate product to ensure freshness.
• Build displays, implement planograms, and reset sections to optimize shelf placement.
• Clean shelves and shelving areas.
• Order product to maintain inventory levels as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Age 18+

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Sales awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Part-time Regular SALES Buffalo, NY, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Hourly

River Valley Foods, a growing specialty foods and consumable products distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for a part-time Grocery Merchandiser to join our Independent Sales Team and serve our customers in Buffalo/Rochester, NY areas.

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned food distribution company based in Syracuse, NY and serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY.

General Description/Purpose:

This role is integral to driving business growth and supports our commitment to building lasting and productive customer relationships through our full-service program. The successful candidate demonstrates attention to detail, exceptional visual presentation skills, and the business acumen to meet customer needs through active listening and open, effective communication.

Work Schedule:

• This is a part-time position, 15-20 hour per week

Wages:

• $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

• Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and build productive customer relationships.


• Stock product, arrange product on shelves, and rotate product to ensure freshness.


• Build displays, implement planograms, and reset sections to add items or optimize shelf placement.


• Cleaning and dusting of product and shelving.


• Order product to maintain inventory levels, as needed.


• Perform additional job duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years old


• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and reliable personal transportation


• Daily travel required, must be available for occasional, position dependent overnight travel


• Available to work weekends and/or a variable schedule as required


• Ability to effectively communicate and present information


• Strong organizational skills and a fundamental understanding of sales processes


• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in managing numerous, competing priorities


• Proven critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least one year of experience in a merchandising or customer service role; grocery experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds


• Able to stand, walk, lift and bend to service lower shelves for extended periods of time

River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)