Retail Merchandiser - Tacoma, WA

L&R DISTRIBUTORS; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

L&R Distributors seeks a Retail Merchandiser to service retail stores across various locations in Washington. The role involves managing inventory, placing orders, and ensuring effective communication with store management. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and strong customer service skills. Competitive pay at $21.00 per hour with benefits including mileage reimbursement and a 401K plan.

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

401K

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising or retail experience a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Service store routes according to assigned call frequencies.
• Place orders for required inventory using a company-supplied tablet.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Job description

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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 Retail Merchandiser – Ordering and Merchandising to service retail stores such as Albertson, Safeway, Cub Foods, Hy-Vee, and Kroger in various locations within the West, Central, and East Coast Regions.

Store Locations:

• Tacoma, WA
• Port Orchard, WA
• Bermerton, WA
• Belfair, WA
• Gig Harbor, WA
• Auburn, WA
• Enumclaw, WA
• Federal Way, WA
• Kent, WA

Pay rate:

$21.00

Hours:

40 Hours per week

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
• 401K

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 Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintain efficient communication with Store Associates upon each store visit
• Verify merchandise shipments upon receipt and check-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 taking photographs of assigned departments to solve store issues
• Ability to conduct physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 lbs
• Opportunity to service additional stores upon business needs and necessity

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.