Retail Merchandiser - Escondido, CA

L&R Distributors, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K options

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses Program

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retailers across the West/Central/East regions. The role involves stocking, organizing, and displaying products, supporting store resets, and ensuring compliance with planograms.

Work is part-time to full-time with routes across Escondido, CA, San Marcos, CA, and Carlsbad, CA. Hours up to 24 per week; pay is $21.00 per hour with mileage reimbursement and potential full-time transition after 60 days based on performance.

Qualifications

• Prior merchandising or retail experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with store resets and planograms is a plus.
• Retail inventory knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for inventory using a company tablet and scanner (Repsly).
• Service store routes per call frequencies with the District Manager.
• Execute store resets and implement planograms and schematics as directed.
• Install/adjust shelving and fixtures to match planograms.
• Process returns per policy and maintain stock levels.
• Maintain professional communication with store staff at each visit.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Tablet & smartphone proficiency

Tools

Repsly software

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 - Escondido, CA | San Marcos, CA | Carlsbad, CA

Hours - Up to 24 hours weekly.

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

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Pay Rate– $21.00 per hour

Mileage/Tollreimbursement.

Paid drive timeincluded with hours worked.

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

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

Full time benefits when eligible includeMedical, 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

• Previous merchandising or retail experience.
• Familiarity with resets, planograms and store footage is a plus.
• Retail sales and inventory control knowledge area 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.

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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