Retail Merchandiser - Abilene. TX

L&R Distributors, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage/Toll reimbursement

Paid drive time

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail stores across Winters, Ballinger, and San Angelo in Texas. You will stock, organize, and display products and execute store resets, ensuring planograms and merchandising standards are met at each location.

Hours up to 15 per week with potential to transition to full-time after 60 days if 30+ hours are met weekly. Compensation is $16.00 per hour plus mileage/toll reimbursement, paid drive time, and access to part-time

Qualifications

• Retail merchandising and customer service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with resets and planograms is a plus.
• Retail sales and inventory control knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use ladders safely.

Responsibilities

• Place inventory orders using a tablet and scanner with Repsly.
• Service store routes and report to the District Manager.
• Implement planograms and resets according to instructions.
• Maintain displays and ensure timelines and standards.
• Communicate with store staff and manage returns per policy.
• Photograph sections, conduct store surveys, and assist additional stores as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Physical fitness

Tablet/phone proficiency

Tools

Repsly

Job description

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6th largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA, and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Nevada.

We are looking for a part-time to full time representative to service retail stores such as but not limited to Albertsons and Kroger in various locations within the West, Central, and East Coast regions of the country.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Field Merchandiser ensures products are properly stocked, organized, and displayed across assigned retail locations. The rolewill alsosupportstore resets by implementing new planograms,relocatingproducts, setting shelves, and ensuring all displays meet company and retailer standards.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE

Territories - Winters, TX | Ballinger, TX | San Angelo, TX

Hours - Up to 15 hours weekly

Service hours are between 6 AM – 5 PM with 8 PM as the drop-dead time with authorization.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Pay Rate– $16.00 per hour

Mileage/Tollreimbursement.

Paid drive timeincluded with hours worked.

Part-time benefits include state sick time and 401K options.

Opportunity to transition tofull-time after60 daysif consistent 30+ hours are met weekly.

Full time benefitsincludeMedical, Dental, Vision,& Life Insurance.

Referral Bonuses Program.

Employee Recognition Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines,utilizinga company-supplied tablet and scanner leveragingRepslysoftware.

• Service store routes according to the assigned call frequencies, working closely with the District Manager.

• Follow a specific store visit process inclusive of merchandising delivery from thepreviousorder, filling out task forms, taking pictures, order tomaintainstock levels and other projects asrequested.

• Accurately implement planograms and schematics to reset cosmetic displays, fixtures, and sections according to provided planograms and instructions.

• Ensure all resets are completed according to L&R’s standards and project timelines.

• Install and adjust shelving, hooks, and fixtures as needed to align with planogram specifications.

• Process customer returns associated with resets following L&R’s returns & reclamation guidelines.

• Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policiesregardinginvoicing, exchanges, and returns.

• Maintain efficient communication with Store Associates upon each store visit.

• Verify merchandise shipments upon receipt and checked in by authorized store personnel.

• Provide consistent professional communication with Store Management and Store Associates.

• Clean and organize display cases and shelves.

• Conduct store surveys and audits per request, including but not limited to, taking photographs of assigned departments to solve store issues.

• Serviceadditionalstores upon business needs andnecessities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Previousmerchandising or retail experience.

• Familiarity withresets,planograms andstorefootageis a plus.

• Retail salesand inventory controlknowledgeareaplus.

• Ability to safely use a ladder or step stool to access higher fixtures, signage, and products on elevated shelves.

• Ability to conduct physical work,frequentlylifting upto 50lbs.

• Proficientwithtabletsandsmartphones.

• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Registered Vehicle

• Driver’s License

• Car Insurance

• MotorVehicleReport-3 or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years)

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