Retail Merchandiser - Ithaca, NY

lrdistributors; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid drive time

Part-time benefits (state sick time)

401(k) options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Employee recognition

Job summary

L&R is the largest distributor of cosmetics with a nationwide retail footprint. The Field Merchandiser will ensure products are stocked, organized, and displayed across assigned stores, and will support resets by implementing planograms and relocating products to meet retailer standards.

Territories include Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Cortland, and Penn Yan, NY. Up to 8 hours weekly with potential to transition to full-time. Hourly pay of $18 with mileage reimbursement and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising or retail experience.
• Familiarity with resets and planograms 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Proficient with tablets and smartphones.
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for required inventory using a company tablet and scanner (Repsly).
• Service store routes per call frequency and coordinate with District Manager.
• Follow visit process: merchandising delivery, forms, photos, and stock maintenance.
• Implement planograms and schematics to reset displays and fixtures.
• Ensure resets meet company standards and timelines.
• Install and adjust shelving and fixtures per planograms.
• Process returns per guidelines.
• Stay informed on promotions, invoicing, and returns policies.
• Maintain communication with Store staff at each visit.
• Verify shipments with store personnel.
• Provide professional communication with Store Management.
• Clean and organize display cases and shelves.
• Conduct store surveys with photos to resolve issues.
• Serve additional stores as needed.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail experience

Planograms

Store resets

Inventory control

Customer service

Tablets & smartphones

Safety awareness

Tools

Repsly

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 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 - Ithaca, NY | Watkins Glen, NY | Cortland, NY | Penn Yan, NY

Hours - Up to 8 hours weekly

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

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Pay Rate – $18.00 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 when eligible 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)

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