Retail Merchandiser - Augusta, GA

L&R Distributors

Augusta (GA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage/toll reimbursement

Paid drive time

Part-time benefits (state sick time, 4

401K options

Opportunity to transition to full-time

Full-time benefits (Medical, Dental, V

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses Program

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking two field merchandisers to service retail stores in Augusta and Grovetown, GA. The role focuses on stocking, organizing, and displaying products while supporting store resets and planograms.

Territories include Augusta and Grovetown with hours up to 26 per week; pay is $16.00 per hour. Part-time benefits apply; opportunity to transition to full-time after 60 days with 30+ hours weekly and full-time benefits if extended.

Qualifications

Previous merchandising or retail experience.
Familiarity with resets, planograms and store footage is a plus.
Retail sales and inventory control knowledge are a plus.
Ability to safely use a ladder or step stool to access higher fixtures, signage, and products on elevated shelves.
Ability to conduct physical work, frequently lifting upto 50lbs.
Proficient with tablets and smartphones.
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Place orders for inventory using a company tablet and scanner (Repsly).
Service store routes according to the assigned call frequencies with the DM.
Follow store visit process, merchandising delivery from the previous order, fill forms, take photos, and maintain stock levels.
Accurately implement planograms and schematics to reset displays per instructions.
Ensure resets meet L&R standards and timelines.
Install and adjust shelving, hooks, and fixtures per planogram specs.
Process customer returns per guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of promotions, invoicing, exchanges, and returns.
Communicate professionally with Store Management and Associates.
Verify shipments and acceptances with store personnel.
Clean and organize display cases and shelves.
Conduct store surveys/audits with photos and report issues.
Service additional stores as needed.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail exp

Customer service

Verbal communication

Planograms

Inventory control

Lifting 50 lbs

Tablet proficiency

Education

Driver's license

Car insurance

RV/Vehicle registration

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 two 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-Augusta, GA | Grovetown, GA

Hours- Up to 26 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.

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