Retail Merchandiser – Fort Wayne, IN

L&R Distributors

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Mileage/Toll reimbursement

Paid drive time included

Part-time benefits include state sick/

401K options

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Referral Bonuses Program

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

L&R Distributors is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service Fort Wayne, IN and nearby stores. The role focuses on stocking, organizing, and displaying products, implementing new planograms, and ensuring displays meet retailer standards across assigned locations.

You will travel to stores, work up to 25 hours weekly, and have opportunities to transition to full-time after meeting 30 hours weekly. Hourly pay is $15.00 with mileage/toll reimbursement and drive time included.

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 up to 50lbs.
Proficient with tablets and smartphones.
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines, utilizing a company-supplied tablet and scanner leveraging Repsly software.
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 the previous order, filling out task forms, taking pictures, order to maintain stock levels and other projects as requested.
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 policies regarding invoicing, 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.
Service additional stores upon business needs and necessities.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail experience

Planograms

Tablets

Communication

Inventory control

Customer service

Ladder safety

Physical fitness

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 – Fort Wayne, IN | Decatur, IN | Bluffton, IN | New Haven, IN

Hours – Up to 25 hours weekly

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

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Pay Rate -$15.00 per hour

Mileage/Toll reimbursement.

Paid drive time included with hours worked.

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

Opportunity to transition to full-time after 60 days if consistent 30 hours are met weekly.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance.

Referral Bonuses Program.

Employee Recognition Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines, utilizing a company-supplied tablet and scanner leveraging Repsly software.
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 the previous order, filling out task forms, taking pictures, order to maintain stock levels and other projects as requested.
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 policies regarding invoicing, 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.
Service additional stores upon business needs and necessities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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 up to 50lbs.
Proficient with tablets and smartphones.
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

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