Retail Merchandiser - Anderson, IN

L&R Distributors, Inc.

Anderson (IN)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 26,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage/toll reimbursement

Paid drive time

Part-time benefits: sick time & 401K

Opportunity to transition to full-time

Full-time benefits: Medical, Dental, V

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail stores across Anderson, IN and surrounding areas. You will ensure products are stocked, organized, and displayed, and support store resets by implementing planograms and relocating items.

Hours up to 25 per week with service hours between 6 AM and 5 PM, including an 8 PM drop-dead time with authorization. Opportunities to transition to full-time after meeting weekly hour targets; benefits include medical, dental,

Qualifications

Previous merchandising or retail experience.
Familiarity with resets and planograms.
Retail sales and inventory knowledge a plus.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Proficiency with tablets and smartphones.
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Place orders for inventory using a company tablet and scanner leveraging Repsly.
Service store routes according to assigned call frequencies with District Manager.
Follow store visit processes including merchandising delivery from previous orders, form completion, and photo documentation.
Accurately implement planograms and schematics to reset displays, fixtures, and sections.
Ensure all resets are completed according to standards and timelines.
Install and adjust shelving, hooks, and fixtures per planogram specs.
Process customer returns following guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of promotions and invoicing policies.
Communicate professionally with store staff after each visit.
Verify merchandise shipments upon receipt and check-in by store personnel.
Provide consistent communication with store management and staff.
Clean and organize display cases and shelves.
Conduct store surveys and audits with photos to resolve issues.
Service additional stores as needed.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail experience

Planograms

Store footprint

Customer service

Inventory knowledge

Tablets & smartphones

Communication skills

Tools

Repsly

Tablet

Scanner

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 - Anderson. IN | Muncie, IN | Greenfield, IN | New Castle, IN

Hours - Up to 25 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 with resets,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.

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