Surge Team Merchandiser | Reset & Plan-o-gram Expert

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Charleston (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

P.L. Marketing, Inc. in Charleston, IL seeks a Surge Team Retail Merchandiser to execute KOMPASS schedules and store resets. You will read plan-o-grams, prepare work areas, and reposition shelving to meet updated schematics.

The role requires 3+ years in retail grocery merchandising, fluency in English, ability to lift up to 70 lbs and travel as needed. You will report progress to supervisors and support Kroger-related projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Be 18 years or older.
• 3+ years of retail grocery merchandising experience preferred.
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
• Understand how to read and execute shelf plans
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications and able to learn various computer systems
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task
• Qualify as an insurable driver and maintain an excellent driving record
• A smartphone with internet/data access is required.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plan-o-grams.
• Collect plan-o-grams, new item tags and prepare work area to complete section reset.
• Break down sections to optimize shopping flow.
• Re-position shelving and update product placement as per schematics.
• Clean up work area and complete forms to report progress.
• Facilitate resets and special projects per schedule.
• Identify opportunities to increase Kroger Corporate Brand sales and optimize placement and pricing.
• Communicate status updates to Ruler store, zone and division management.
• Address surge-work queries and provide guidance to team members.
• Travel as needed, provide customer assistance, and represent P.L. Marketing professionally.

Skills

Adaptability

Building Strategic Working Relations

Building Trust

Coaching

Communication

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Inclusion

Initiating Action

Negotiation

Safety Awareness

Work Standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

P.L. Marketing, Inc. in Charleston, IL seeks a Surge Team Retail Merchandiser to execute KOMPASS schedules and store resets. You will read plan-o-grams, prepare work areas, and reposition shelving to meet updated schematics.

The role requires 3+ years in retail grocery merchandising, fluency in English, ability to lift up to 70 lbs and travel as needed. You will report progress to supervisors and support Kroger-related projects.