Retail Merchandiser

Grocery Outlet; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Profit Sharing

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Grocery Outlet in Oakland seeks a Retail Merchandiser to travel weekly, launching and updating stores across the US. You will work with Independent Operators and their store teams, ensuring merchandising and brand standards while acting as a field brand ambassador.

Flexibility is key, with 4–5 nights away and the possibility of nights, weekends, and overnight shifts. This role offers growth in operations, merchandising, and project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising or store operations.
• Ability to travel weekly and stay away 4–5 nights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating merchandising best practices to store employees.
• Guiding Independent Operators and their store teams on merchandising and brand standards.
• Constructing & deconstructing store fixtures including shelving and racking.
• Unpacking pallets with various types of food & products.
• Merchandising and organizing product on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
• Working efficiently on tight timelines and meeting deadlines.
• Administrative tasks including booking flights and submitting time sheets.
• Clear and consistent communication; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Merchandising

Travel readiness

Brand standards

Communication skills

Team coordination

Job description

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

About the Team: Our Sales and Merchandising team’s mission is to build a strong foundation of Independent Operator talent, coach and develop our Independent Operators, and assist their efforts in maintaining overall productivity and success in their store. Our team is collaborative and authentic as we promote open and respectful relationships between Independent Operators and Grocery Outlet. Our team members thrive by leveraging their analytical skills, drive, and commitment to delivering exceptional service to our team, GOI employees, operators, and vendors. This role is a launchpad for anyone interested in operations, merchandising, project management and other corporate retail careers.

About The Role: As a Retail Merchandiser you are a part of the team that is pivotal to Grocery Outlet’s growth and success! You will assist in the setting up of all new stores across the US. You will travel to different locations weekly to help merchandise new stores and support existing store operators. You serve as a brand ambassador in the field to Independent Operators (IOs) and their store teams. The Retail Merchandiser will report to the Merchandising Manager.

Flexibility and a love for travel are key, as this position offers an exciting opportunity to explore new places and engage with diverse teams.

Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrating merchandising best practices to store employees.
• Guiding Independent Operators and their store teams on merchandising and brand standards.
• Constructing & deconstructing of store fixtures including shelving and racking.
• Unpacking pallets with various types of food & products.
• Merchandising and organizing product on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
• Working efficiently and effectively on tight timelines.
• Administrative tasks including but not limited to managing expenses, booking flights, submitting time sheets, checking email, etc.
• Clear and consistent communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

About The Pay:

• 401(k) Profit Sharing.
• All travel expenses (airfare, hotel, rental cars, and personal car mileage) are covered by the company.
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

• Self-motivated, respectful, professional, with a great attitude.
• Able to travel away from home 4-5 nights at a time, including flights and/or driving (personal and rental cars) out of state.
• Able to work 5-10 days in a row.
• Ability to stand or walk up to 100% of your shift.
• Organized and can meet deadlines, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Able to travel weekly.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and overnight shifts.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• You’re eager to learn new skills, and work in new areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What you will Learn:

• About the grocery retail industry.
• About an Independent Owner Operator Business Model.
• How new stores are launched and how existing ones are updated.
• How to execute merchandising strategies to ensure operational readiness.
• How to solve problems in real-time.
• How to thrive in a changing environment, balancing structure with flexibility.
• How to build relationships with cross functional business partners.

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