Retail Merchandiser - Philadelphia, PA

L&R Distributors, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Retail Merchandiser to enhance store presence across various locations. This role involves servicing retail stores, managing inventory, and ensuring optimal product placement. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Join a dynamic team that values employee recognition and offers benefits like paid drive time and training. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the retail sector while enjoying flexible hours and competitive pay.

Benefits

Employee recognition program

Paid drive time

Mileage reimbursement

Paid on-the-job and online training

Weekly pay with direct deposit option

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required; retail experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle needed for store visits.

Responsibilities

• Service store routes and place inventory orders using a company tablet.
• Maintain communication with store associates and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Customer Service

Verbal Communication

Inventory Management

Physical Labor

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Repsly software

Tablet

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 representative to service retail stores such as but not limited to Albertson, Safeway, Cub Foods, Hy-Vee, and Kroger in various locations within the West, Central, and East Coast Regions.

Retail Merchandiser – Ordering and Merchandising

Store Locations: Philadelphia, PA | Scranton, PA | Aldon, PA | Bartonsville, PA | Broomall, PA | Dickson City, PA | Conshohocken, PA | Dubois, PA | East Stroudsburg, PA | Flourtown, PA | Havertown, PA | Lansdown, PA | Maple Glen, PA | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Pottstown, PA | Susquehanna Road, PA | Roslyn, PA | Quakertown, PA | Bensalem, PA | Langhorne, PA | South Hampton, PA

Pay rate: Up to $16.00

Hours: Will vary, dependent on location.

Benefits:

• Employee recognition program
• Paid drive time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Service hours are 6-5 with 8 pm as the drop-dead time with a DM's authorization.
• Paid on-the-job and online training
• Get paid weekly with the option of direct deposit
• Employee referral bonus program

Retail Merchandiser Essential Job Functions:

• Service store routes according to the assigned call frequencies, working closely with the L&R District Manager (DM)
• Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines, utilizing a company-supplied tablet and scanner leveraging Repsly software
• Follow a specific store visit process inclusive of merchandising delivery from the previous order, filling out task forms, taking pictures, ordering to maintain stock levels, and other special projects as requested
• Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policies regarding invoicing, exchanges, and returns.
• Familiarity with planograms and footage by department, while balancing sales and inventory control

Other Retail Merchandiser Tasks and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Ability to conduct physical work, frequently lifting 15 to 50 lbs.
• Opportunity to service additional stores upon business needs and necessity

Retail Merchandiser Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D; previous merchandising or retail experience a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Your own vehicle since you’ll be driving to and from stores
• Proof of Car Insurance
• Motor vehicle history with three or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years)
• Computer or smartphone with an internet connection
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills

At L&R Distributors, we do not seek salary history information from applicants.