Regional Merchandiser

Core-Mark; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits (Day 1)

Job summary

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is seeking a Merchandiser to service stores in the Lake Charles, LA area. You will drive your own vehicle to customer locations, set displays per plan, and help optimize product placement to boost store sales.

Responsibilities include stocking, pricing, shelf maintenance, and proactive communication with management. Willingness to travel 80–90% and manage daily schedules is required. Employment includes mileage reimbursement and car allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience merchandising in a retail environment is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotation, and product cleaning at customer locations.
• Arrange store shelves or display areas according to store requirements.
• Monitor potential account issues and report to Sales Manager when needed.
• Maintain safe store aisles and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Report hours to division using provided time sheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

High School graduate

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 the Lake Charles, LA surrounding area
• 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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Benefits

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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.