Travel Merchandising Lead – In-Store Projects & Sales

UNFI; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program

Paid time off

Health benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone

Mentorship program

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Retail Merchandising Representative for Pittsburgh, PA, to oversee merchandising projects across the defined territory. You will manage UNFI Shelf Services staff, vendors, brokers, and 3rd-party merchandisers to ensure timely store resets and in-store execution programs.

You may also act as a sales consultant for UNFI products and services. The role requires 3–5 years in retail or distribution, a valid driver's license, and strong customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is necessary.
• Auto Insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interact face to face with retailers to determine reset projects and create daily project plans using Shelf Services skills and technical solutions.
• Supervise and instruct 3rd Party and Retail Merchandising staff in the use of implementation of Planograms.
• Lead project teams and partners to maximize profitability; monitor territory P&L performance.
• Conduct regular retailer visits to evaluate program effectiveness and influence assortment decisions.
• Independently resolve conflicts between retail, regional teams, UNFI, and vendor/broker partners.
• Serve as the Primary contact for customers and merchandising projects; maintain relationships with customers and UNFI stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planogram software

Job description

UNFI is seeking a Retail Merchandising Representative for Pittsburgh, PA, to oversee merchandising projects across the defined territory. You will manage UNFI Shelf Services staff, vendors, brokers, and 3rd-party merchandisers to ensure timely store resets and in-store execution programs.

You may also act as a sales consultant for UNFI products and services. The role requires 3–5 years in retail or distribution, a valid driver's license, and strong customer-service skills.