Senior Retail Merchandiser - Charlottesville, VA

L&R Distributors, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid drive time

401K options

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (Full‑tI

Job summary

L&R Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Field Merchandiser to service retail stores across Charlottesville, VA and nearby areas. This part-time to full-time role covers stocking, organizing, and displaying products, assisting with store resets, and ensuring displays meet brand standards.

Terrain includes up to 40 hours weekly with travel across multiple states as needed. The position emphasizes merchandising accuracy, use of a company tablet and Repsly software, and professional communication

Qualifications

• Prior merchandising or retail experience is required.
• Familiarity with resets and planograms is a plus.
• Retail sales and inventory control knowledge is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work.
• Proficient with tablets and smartphones.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for inventory using a tablet and scanner (Repsly).
• Service store routes per call frequency with the District Manager.
• Execute planograms and resets for cosmetics displays and fixtures.
• Ensure all resets meet standards and timelines.
• Install shelving and fixtures per planograms; manage returns per guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with store staff and management.
• Verify shipments and keep store records up to date.
• Capture photos and complete task forms during visits.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandising

Planograms

Customer service

Tablets

Smartphones

Tools

Repsly

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 role will also support store resets by implementing new planograms, relocating products, setting shelves, and ensuring all displays meet company and retailer standards.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE

Territories - Charlottesville, VA| Lexington, VA | Waynesboro, VA

Hours - Up to 40 hours weekly

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

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Pay Rate - $18.50 per hour

Mileage/Toll reimbursement.

Paid drive time included with hours worked.

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

Opportunity to transition to full-time after 60 days if consistent 30+ hours are met weekly.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance.

Referral Bonuses Program.

Employee Recognition Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines, utilizing a company-supplied tablet and scanner leveraging Repsly software.

• 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.

• Service additionalstores upon business needs andnecessities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous merchandising or retail experience.

• Familiarity with resets,planograms andstorefootageis a plus.

• Retail salesandinventory 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

• Motor Vehicle Report-3 or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years)