Retail Merchandiser - Franklin, TN

L&R Distributors, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail stores across Franklin, TN and surrounding areas. This role is part-time to full-time, with hours up to 15 per week and a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate will maintain stock, organize displays, and support store resets to align with company standards. You will work with store personnel, use a tablet and Repsly software, follow planograms, and ensure timely, accurate merchandising across routes.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising or retail experience.
• Familiarity with resets and planograms.
• Retail sales and inventory control knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient with tablets and smartphones.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for inventory according to store guidelines using a tablet and scanner with Repsly.
• Service store routes and coordinate with the District Manager.
• Implement planograms and reset cosmetic displays and fixtures.
• Ensure resets meet company standards and project timelines.
• Install shelving and fixtures to match planogram specs.
• Process returns per guidelines and maintain stock levels.
• Keep store staff informed about promotions and policies.
• Visit stores professionally and communicate clearly with management.
• Conduct store surveys and audits as needed.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Retail experience

Planograms

Inventory control knowledge

Customer service

Verbal communication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tablet/Smartphone proficiency

Tools

Repsly software

Tablet usage

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 - Franklin, TN | Thompson, TN

Hours - Up to 15 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/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,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 policies regardinginvoicing, 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)