Retail Merchandiser - San Diego, CA

L&R Distributors, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid drive time

Part-time benefits: sick time and 401K

Full-time benefits: Medical, Dental, V

Referral Bonuses Program

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail stores across the West, Central, and East regions. This part-time to full-time role focuses on stocking, organizing, and displaying products, supporting store resets, and implementing new planograms using a tablet and Repsly.

Territories include Los Angeles area options, with up to 24 hours per week. The position offers mileage reimbursement, drive time, and benefits as the role transitions to full-time after 60 days with

Qualifications

• Merchandising experience in retail environments.
• Strong customer-service orientation and communication.
• Familiar with planograms, resets, and store footage is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for inventory using the tablet and scanner with Repsly.
• Service store routes according to assigned call frequencies with the DM.
• Execute store visits, merchandising delivery, and take photos per orders.
• Implement planograms and resets to match provided schematics.
• Ensure all resets meet standards and timelines.
• Install shelving/fixtures as required by planograms.
• Process returns per guidelines and maintain promo knowledge.
• Communicate with store staff and verify shipments with personnel.
• Conduct store surveys and audits, including photographing departments.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail experience

Customer service

Tablet proficiency

Ladder safety

Inventory control

Communication

Tools

Repsly

Tablet

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 -Los Angeles| Manhattan Beach | Hawthrone | Inglewood | El Segundo | Gardena | Redondo Beach| Hermosa Beach

Hours - Up to 24 hours weekly

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

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Pay Rate–$21.00 per hour

Mileage/Tollreimbursement.

Paid drive timeincluded with hours worked.

Part-time benefits include state sick time and 401K options.

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

Full time benefitsincludeMedical, 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 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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