RETAIL MERCHANDISER

General Produce Distribution Company, Llc; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

General Produce seeks a Retail Merchandiser to support merchandising strategies across Northern & Central California, Western Nevada, and Southern Oregon, including at McClellan Air Force Base. You will analyze store data, plan campaigns, and work with Sales and Buying teams to optimize promotions and product movement.

The role emphasizes merchandising development, store-level execution, and collaboration with retail partners to drive sales and gross profit while adhering to company policies and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 1 year of experience in retail or produce merchandising or sales in retail/grocery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement retail sales and merchandising strategies to increase product movement and gross profit.
• Support product development, merchandising programs, and brand strategies for retailers.
• Research store demographics, sales trends, and promotions to guide decisions.
• Collaborate with Buying and Sales to plan weekly promotions.
• Communicate with Retail Services Manager on customer activities and sales performance.
• Attend meetings and adhere to policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Retail merchandising

Sales experience

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Windows-based apps

Job description

Why Join Our Team?At General Produce, delivering freshness is more than a promise — it’s our daily standard. From our state-of-the-art Sacramento facility, we serve Northern & Central California, Western Nevada and Southern Oregon, and even export to the Pacific Rim and Asia.As a Retail Merchandiser at McClellan Air Force Base, you’ll play an important role in supporting established retail customers through effective merchandising, promotional programs, product development, and retail sales strategies. You’ll use sales data, market trends, store demographics, and product performance to help retailers maximize sales volume, distribution, and gross profit.This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with retail operations, analyzing sales information, developing merchandising strategies, and collaborating with Sales and Buying teams to drive successful promotions.Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Sick Leave, Holidays, and VacationKey Retail Merchandiser Job ResponsibilitiesLocation: McClellan Air Force BaseRetail Sales Strategy: Implement retail sales and merchandising strategies designed to increase product movement, store distribution, sales volume, and gross profit.Merchandising & Product Development: Support product development, merchandising programs, and brand strategies for established retail customers.Sales & Market Analysis: Research and analyze store demographics, competitive activity, store schematics, produce sales trends, and the relationship between produce sales and overall store sales.Promotional Analysis: Analyze promotional sales compared to regular store sales and evaluate the effectiveness of retail merchandising and marketing programs.Category Management: Analyze product mix, sales reports, and category performance to identify opportunities to improve sales and profitability.Retail Marketing: Implement retail marketing programs and merchandising initiatives that support customer and company objectives.Promotional Planning: Collaborate with the Buying and Sales Departments to develop and execute weekly promotional programs.Customer Support: Assist retail customers with strategies and recommendations designed to maximize sales, product distribution, and gross profit.Communication & Reporting: Regularly communicate with the Retail Services Manager regarding customer activities, sales performance, and merchandising initiatives.Administrative & Team Participation: Attend meetings and company functions as requested, follow company policies and procedures, comply with all safety and security regulations, and perform other duties as assigned.Retail Merchandiser QualificationsAge (Required): Must be at least 18 years of age.Experience (Preferred): At least 1 year of experience in retail or produce merchandising, or sales experience within the retail or grocery industry.Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with team members, customers, and leadership.Technical Skills: Proficiency in Windows-based computer applications and ability to learn company systems.Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with retail partners.Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, understand sales trends, and make informed merchandising decisions.Time Management & Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.Retail Merchandiser Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:The employee is required to walk for most of the shift. Employee must also be able to talk and hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.The employee must regularly lift, push and pull, and move up to 50 lbs.Employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and handle a hand truck loaded with cases of produceEqual Employment OpportunityGeneral Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, California, or local law.Employment RelationshipEmployment with General Produce is at-will. This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may change based on business needs.*This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications for this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or skills that may be required or assigned.