Retail Merchandiser - Columbus, OH

L&R Distributors, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid drive time

Part-time benefits: sick time & 401K

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail stores in Columbus, OH and surrounding regions.

This part-time to full-time role involves stocking, organizing, and displaying products, implementing new planograms, and ensuring shelves meet company and retailer standards. You will work up to 30 hours weekly with flexible hours between 6 AM and 5 PM, and potential for full-time conversion after 60 days if performance meets the target.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising or retail experience is required.
• Familiarity with resets, planograms and store footage is a plus.
• Retail sales and inventory control knowledge is advantageous.
• Ability to safely use a ladder or step stool to access higher fixtures.
• Physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for inventory using a company tablet and scanner.
• Service store routes and work with the District Manager.
• Follow store visit processes and document tasks with photos.
• Implement planograms and resets to match provided instructions.
• Maintain displays per standards and timelines.
• Install shelving and fixtures as needed.
• Process returns per company guidelines.
• Stay informed on promotions, invoicing, and policy changes.
• Communicate with store staff after each visit.
• Audit and photograph assigned departments as requested.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Retail experience

Planograms

Store resets

Customer service

Tablet usage

Smartphone proficiency

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 role will also support store resets by implementing new planograms, relocating products, setting shelves, and ensuring all displays meet company and retailer standards.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE

Territories – Columbus, OH | Marion, OH

Hours – Up to 30 hours weekly

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

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Pay Rate– $20.00 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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