Regional Merchandiser

Performance Food Group (New); Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone & Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits Day 1

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group company, is seeking a Merchandiser to visit customer locations using your vehicle, set displays according to plan-o-grams, and ensure every square foot is merchandised correctly. You will assess needs and report issues for immediate action and recommend replacements to boost sales and profits.

The role requires 80–90% driving within Louisiana and Mississippi territories, with per diem and company-paid hotels during travel, plus phone and car allowances.

Qualifications

• 6+ months merchandising experience.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance.
• Driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to travel 80–90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, and cleaning at customer locations.
• Arrange store shelves or displays per each store's requirements.
• Monitor potential account problems and report to Sales as needed.
• Maintain safe store aisles and proper housekeeping of equipment.
• Report hours to division on time sheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Merchandising

Customer service

Driving

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 is $18.50 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 8am
• 80%-90% driving travel is required (Per Diem and company paid hotels when traveling).
• Will be working within Louisiana, and Mississippi territory.
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

Position Summary

As a Merchandiser, you'll drive to customer locations using your personal vehicle, to meet with the customer, place merchandise in the display areas following set plan-o-grams, ensuring that every square foot of the store is properly set according to plan. You must be able to assess critical needs and notify management immediately of any issues. You'll also assess customer sales and identify which items are not selling or are discontinued for each particular customer, making recommendations for replacement items that will increase sales and profits for the customer.

Position Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily
• Providing excellent customer service
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotating, and product and shelf cleaning at our customer locations.
• Arrange store shelves or display areas as required by each store.
• Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report to Sales and/or Sales Manager when required.
• Maintain safe store aisles.
• Maintenance of assigned equipment
• Reporting hours to division on provided time sheets
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate should possess the following

• Self-motivated, self-starter & detail oriented
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

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Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 6+ months merchandising experience
• Customer facing experience
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and must be able to travel to customer locations
• Driver's license with clear driving record
• Frequent Activity- Will lift products weighing from 5-25 lbs. This is done throughout the day. May also lift a case of product or tote which could weigh up to 70 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 + years convenience store merchandising experience or related

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.