Retail Merchandiser - Fort Wayne, IN

L&R DISTRIBUTORS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid drive time

401K options

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

L&R DISTRIBUTORS is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail stores in Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas. The role supports resets, sets shelves, and ensures displays meet company standards during 6 AM–5 PM hours with a late drop-off window.

Part-time to full-time, with travel across territories and mileage reimbursement. The position emphasizes customer service, stocking, and accurate execution of planograms using a company-provided tablet and Repsly software.

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.
• Proficient with tablets and smartphones.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for required inventory using a tablet and scanner with Repsly.
• Service store routes per call frequencies, coordinating with the District Manager.
• Follow store visit processes, merchandise delivery from previous orders, and filling out task forms.
• Accurately implement planograms and schematics to reset cosmetic displays and fixtures.
• Ensure resets meet company standards and timelines.
• Install and adjust shelving, hooks, and fixtures per planogram specs.
• Process returns per guidelines and maintain knowledge of promotions and invoicing.
• Maintain communication with Store Associates at each visit.
• Verify shipments with store personnel and manage store visits.
• Provide professional communication with Store Management and staff.
• Keep display cases clean and organized; perform store surveys as requested.
• Support additional stores when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Retail experience

Tablet proficiency

Ladder safety

Tools

Repsly

Tablet

Scanner

Job description

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE

Territories -

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.

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.

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.

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Registered Vehicle
• Driver’s License
• Car Insurance
• Motor Vehicle Report - 3 or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years)