Regional Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark International in Louisiana and Mississippi territory is seeking a Merchandiser to drive to customer locations using your personal vehicle, place merchandise according to plan-o-grams, and ensure each store area is set to standard. You will identify slow-moving items and suggest replacements to boost sales.

You must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, 6+ months merchandising experience, and be able to travel 80-90% with per diem hotels when traveling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months merchandising experience.
• Customer facing experience.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and ability to travel to customer locations.
• Driver’s license with clear driving record.
• Frequent lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotating, and product/shelf cleaning.
• Arrange store shelves or display areas as required by each store.
• Monitor potential account problems and report to Sales/Manager when required.
• Maintain safe store aisles and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Report hours to division on time sheets.

Skills

High attention to detail

Self-motivated

Customer service

Independent worker

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma

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 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!

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

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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Required 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.