Remote Retail Merchandiser: Planograms & Displays

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. seeks a Retail Merchandiser to service the Clayton, NC area. You will read and implement planograms, stock shelves, assist with store resets, and coordinate promotions with store staff and the UNFI sales team.

The role requires frequent travel (up to 95%), lifting up to 40 pounds, and dependable, proactive communication. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; prior retail or distribution experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Auto insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements.
• Ability to read and implement planograms.
• Experience in retail or distribution preferred.
• Food-related product experience desired.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and operate in store/warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and implement planograms in store. Adjust sections as necessary based on evaluation with or without planograms.
• Visit retailers on Home Store or Field Sales program on a provided schedule, to execute customer plans with feedback.
• Rotate stock and remove out-of-code products; process merchandise returns per policy.
• Interpret and utilize internal reports; complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Seize opportunities to increase sales through merchandising techniques and promotions.
• Maintain effective business relations with customers and UNFI stakeholders via in-person, phone, and email.
• Order products aligning with customer needs and display them effectively; assist with shelf tags and POS materials.
• Develop action plans with supervision on assigned projects; ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Engage customers with the Professional Services Portfolio to strengthen relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planogram compliance

Merchandising

Customer service

Independent work

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. seeks a Retail Merchandiser to service the Clayton, NC area. You will read and implement planograms, stock shelves, assist with store resets, and coordinate promotions with store staff and the UNFI sales team.

The role requires frequent travel (up to 95%), lifting up to 40 pounds, and dependable, proactive communication. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; prior retail or distribution experience is preferred.