Retail Merchandiser - Fort Wayne, IN

L&R Distributors, Inc.

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 24,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage/Toll reimbursement

Paid drive time included with hours

Part-time benefits: state sick time &

Opportunity to transition to full-time

Full time benefits: Medical, Dental, V

Referral Bonuses Program

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail stores across multiple regions, ensuring products are well stocked and displayed. You will support store resets, implement planograms, relocate products, and ensure displays meet company and retailer standards.

Territories include Fort Wayne, IN and nearby areas with up to 25 hours per week. Pay is $15 per hour, with opportunities to transition to full-time after meeting weekly hour thresholds and eligible benefits for

Qualifications

Previous merchandising or retail experience.
Familiarity with resets, planograms and store footage is a plus.
Retail sales and inventory control knowledge is a plus.
Ability to safely use a ladder or step stool to access higher fixtures, signage, and products on elevated shelves.
Proficient 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 the assigned call frequencies, cooperating with the District Manager.
Follow a store visit process including merchandising delivery, task forms, photos, and stock maintenance.
Accurately implement planograms and schematics to reset displays, fixtures, and sections.
Ensure resets are completed according to L&R standards and timelines.
Install and adjust shelving, hooks, and fixtures to match planograms.
Process customer returns following returns and reclamation guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and invoicing/returns policies.
Communicate with Store Management and Store Associates during visits.
Conduct store surveys and audits with photos to document issues.

Skills

Customer service

Tablet use

Smartphone use

Verbal communication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Retail experience

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 - Fort Wayne, IN | Decatur, IN | Bluffton, IN | New Haven, 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–$15.00 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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