Store Merchandiser (Tucson Area)

Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available.

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Store Merchandiser in Tucson, AZ to execute deli store sets and maximize shelf space for Smithfield and Private Label products. You will stock merchandise, maintain POS materials, and follow route schedules while aligning with cross-functional teams to drive distribution.

The role involves building relationships with store teams, supporting promotions, and analyzing market data to optimize product placement and retail support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of relevant experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing and sales software applications.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to travel 100%.

Responsibilities

• Retail & Merchandising Execution: provide merchandising and retail support across accounts by executing deli store sets, coordinating with warehouses for product placement, ensuring proper shelf presence of Smithfield and Private Label deli items to drive distribution, and maintaining all Point‑of‑Sales materials.
• Promotions & Advertising: support promotional efforts and advertising campaigns by coordinating demos and training sessions that enhance product knowledge, merchandising effectiveness, and food safety awareness.
• Relationship Management: develop relationships at store, wholesale, and manufacturing levels.
• Market Analysis & Strategy: utilize market data (rankings, sales trends, etc.) to improve placement and retail support.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Merchandising

Sales software

Communication

Driver's license

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Must live within 40-50 mile radius of Tucson, AZ. Are you a driven and motivated Sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with customers, collaborating with great internal teams, being innovative to achieve business results? Join one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies, Smithfield Foods! We have built a culture that places value on our employees, our animals, the environment and the communities we all share.

As a Store Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in executing product placement strategies across retail locations, enhancing shelf visibility, and maximizing display space for Smithfield and Private Label items. This fast‑paced role involves working independently to stock merchandise, maintain Point‑of‑Sale materials, and follow route schedules while applying flavor schematics and safety practices. You'll collaborate cross functionally to support new product launches, drive sales growth, and deliver exceptional service that connects our products with consumers in meaningful ways.

What You’ll Do:

• Retail & Merchandising Execution: Provide merchandising and retail support across all accounts by executing deli store sets, coordinating with warehouses for product placement, ensuring proper shelf presence of Smithfield and Private Label deli items to drive distribution, and maintaining all Point‑of‑Sales materials.
• Promotions & Advertising: Support promotional efforts and advertising campaigns by coordinating demos and training sessions that enhance product knowledge, merchandising effectiveness, and food safety awareness.
• Relationship Management: Develop relationships at store, wholesale, and manufacturing levels.
• Market Analysis & Strategy: Utilize market data (rankings, sales trends, etc.) to improve placement and retail support.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Seeking:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of relevant experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Work experience with spreadsheet, word processing, and sales software applications.
• Core Competencies: Strong planning, organization, execution, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication capabilities.
• Customer & Team Engagement: Effective in customer service and teamwork within fast‑paced, dynamic environments while fostering a respectful and positive work culture.
• Work Requirements: Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to travel 100% of the time.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out:

• Prior relevant retail grocery experience is preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing and Walking - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours per day).

Lifting and Carrying - Frequently lift, carry, and move products or boxes weighing 25 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Bending, Stooping, and Kneeling - Regularly bend, stoop, squat, and kneel to stock shelves or set up displays.

Climbing - Occasionally climb ladders or step stools to access higher shelves or displays.

Pushing and Pulling - Push and pull carts loaded with merchandise.

Environmental Tolerance - Work in various environments, including refrigerated areas, outdoor spaces, or busy retail floors.

Relocation Package Available.

The expected pay range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it’s what we do.

We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out‑of‑pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.

Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.

Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.