Senior Merchandiser

Performance Food Group (New); State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in food solutions seeks a Senior Merchandiser to drive sales initiatives in the Centre County area. The successful candidate will manage customer relationships, execute merchandising strategies, and ensure product availability and compliance with company standards. This role offers competitive pay starting at $17 per hour, with full-time hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Vehicle allowance

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with sales representatives.
• Ability to execute merchandising strategies effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage detailed call routines with customers.
• Execute SmartStock program for merchandising activities.
• Identify and reduce out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensure compliance with plan-o-gram and marketing practices.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Merchandising skills

Sales support

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more!
• Growth opportunities in performing essential work to support Americas food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Details

• Pay starts out at $17.00
• Full Time Monday- Friday 30-40 hours a week
• Travel is required (Job location & approximately 60 mile radius)
• Vehicle allowance and Mileage reimbursement
• Phone Monthly allowance

Position Summary

As a Senior Merchandiser, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our strategic sales initiatives in your assigned sales region, collaborating closely with the Sales Representatives in that area. Your responsibilities will encompass tasks focused on executing our SmartStock program, ensuring compliance with company policies, and providing merchandising and sales support. You will also be responsible for building strong relationships with customers in the sales region, supporting Sales Representatives in addressing their needs and concerns. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine with a designated ledger of customers.
• Maintenance and execution of the SmartStock program (racks, plan-o-grams, ordering, and merchandising activities).
• Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.
• Attending to customer needs and concerns promptly.
• Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
• Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.
• Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
• Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
• Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.

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