Retail Merchandiser - Minneapolis, MN

L&R Distributors; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid drive time

401K options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Employee recognition

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail locations and ensure products are stocked, displayed, and organized according to planograms across assigned territories. The role supports store resets, relocates products, and maintains planogram compliance across locations.

Territories include Minneapolis area; up to 20 hours weekly with potential to transition to full-time after 60 days if 30+ hours per week are met. Strong communication and merchandising skills required.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or retail environments.
• Familiar with resets and planograms.
• Retail sales and inventory knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Place inventory orders per store guidelines using tablet, scanner and Repsly.
• Service store routes per call frequencies with District Manager.
• Follow store-visit processes, upload photos, complete forms.
• Implement planograms to reset displays per instructions.
• Ensure resets meet standards and timelines.
• Install shelving, hooks and fixtures per planograms.
• Process returns per guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of promotions and invoicing policies.
• Communicate with Store Associates after visits.
• Verify shipments with store personnel.
• Provide professional communication with Store Management.
• Keep displays clean and organized.
• Conduct store surveys/audits and photograph issues.
• Support additional stores as needed.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail experience

Planograms

Store visits

Customer service

Repsly software

Tablet proficiency

Ladder safety

Lift 50 lbs

Verbal communication

Route service

Tools

Repsly software

Tablet devices

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 - Minneapolis, MN | Oakdale, MN | Maplewood, MN | Maple Grove, MN | Crystal, MN | Roseville, MN | St. Louis Park, MN | Plymouth, MN | White Bear, MN | Rogers, MN | West Saint Paul, MN | Arden Hills, MN

Hours - Up to 20 hours weekly

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

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Pay Rate– $16.00 per hour

• Mileage/Tollreimbursement.
• Paid drive timeincluded with hours worked.
• Part-time benefits include state sick time and 401K options.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision,& Life Insurance.
• Referral Bonuses Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.

Opportunity to transition tofull-time after60 daysif consistent 30+ hours are met weekly.

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Registered Vehicle

• Driver’s License

• Car Insurance

• MotorVehicleReport-3 or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years)

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