Regional Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark International in Springfield, IL is seeking a Merchandiser to price and stock customer stores, coordinating with the Merchandising Manager across the geographic area served. A Merchandiser may be permanent or a temporary Sales Trainee in a training program.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess strong communication and customer service skills. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with a starting 8am shift and benefits from Day 1 health,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in pricing and setting customer shelving.
• Assist in creating customer store lay-outs and placing orders via telxon unit and arranging delivery.
• Submit forms for employee reimbursements (travel, auto, gas, per diem, hotel).
• Participate in company shows by setting up and tearing down displays.
• Record unsalable merchandise when re-setting stores for credits.
• Assist in delivering and unloading orders and returns.
• Maintain inventory of merchandising supplies (tags, hooks, guns, labels).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Independent

Customer service skills

Education

High School graduate

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 $20.00 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 8am
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

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
• Pay is $20.00 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 8am
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

Position Details

• Pay is $20.00 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 8am
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

Position Summary

The Merchandiser is responsible for pricing and setting customer’s stores. The Merchandiser reports directly to the Merchandising Manager overseeing the geographical area they service. A Merchandiser may be either permanent in the position, or a temporary Sales Trainee assigned to the department as part of his/her ongoing sales training program/schedule.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the training of new fellow merchandisers on how to properly price and set customer shelving.
• Assists in creating customer store lay-outs upon request, placing the order via a telxon unit, arranging delivery to the store, and physically pricing and merchandising the product at the customer’s store.
• Submits proper forms for employee re-imbursement, such as: travel, auto, gas, per diem, hotel, etc.
• Participates in company annual shows by setting up and tearing down of the convenience store displayed at the show.
• Records unsalable merchandise when re-setting customer stores, in order for customer to receive credit.
• Assists when necessary, in delivering and unloading of orders and returns.
• Assists the Merchandising Manager in maintaining inventory of all merchandising supplies, such as: mylar tags, peg hooks, price guns, labels, etc.
• 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

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 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.