Traveling Merchandiser

Performance Food Group (New); Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone & car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group company, seeks a Merchandiser to visit customer locations in Louisiana and Mississippi using their own vehicle, placing merchandise in display areas per plan-o-grams.

You will assess customer needs, identify non-selling items, and recommend replacements to boost sales and profits. The schedule runs Monday–Friday, starting at 8am, with travel 80–90% and car allowance plus mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months merchandising experience.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and ability to travel to customer locations.
• Driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Frequent lifting up to 70 lbs and occasional heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotation and cleaning at customer locations.
• Arrange store shelves or display areas as required by each store.
• Monitor account problems and report to Sales Manager when required.
• Maintain safe store aisles and equipment.
• Report hours to division on timesheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers 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 performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details

• Pay is $18.50 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 8am
• 80%-90% driving travel is required (Per Diem and company paid hotels when traveling)
• Will be working within Louisiana and Mississippi territory
• Phone & car allowance + mileage reimbursement available

Position Summary

As a Merchandiser, you will drive to customer locations using your personal vehicle, meet with the customer, and place merchandise in the display areas following set plan‑o‑grams, ensuring that every square foot of the store is properly set according to plan. You must be able to assess critical needs and notify management immediately of any issues. You will also assess customer sales and identify which items are not selling or are discontinued for each particular customer, making recommendations for replacement items that will increase sales and profits for the customer.

Position Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily
• Providing excellent customer service
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotating, and product and shelf cleaning at our customer locations
• Arrange store shelves or display areas as required by each store
• Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report to Sales and/or Sales Manager when required
• Maintain safe store aisles
• Maintenance of assigned equipment
• Reporting hours to division on provided timesheets
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

• Self‑motivated, self‑starter & detail oriented
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Benefits

Benefits information is available by contacting the employer or through the company’s benefits portal.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 6+ months merchandising experience
• Customer facing experience
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and must be able to travel to customer locations
• Driver’s license with clear driving record
• Frequent activity: will lift products weighing from 5-25 lbs throughout the day. May also lift a case of product or tote which could weigh up to 70 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years convenience store merchandising experience or related

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please review our EEO Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.