Traveling Merchandiser

Core-Mark; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vehicle & travel allowances

Mileage reimbursement

401(k)/Stock options

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Merchandiser who will travel to customer locations with their own vehicle to set displays per planograms, assess critical needs, and recommend replacements to boost sales and profits. You will service stores daily, merchandise, stock, price, and keep shelves clean while ensuring safety and adherence to store guidelines.

The role involves frequent travel (50%–75%), benefits, and a daytime Mon–Fri schedule, with pay between $18 and $20 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 6+ months merchandising experience.
• Must interpret and execute planograms.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and travel to customer locations.
• Driver's license with clear driving record.
• Frequent activity: lifting 5–25 lbs, up to 70 lbs occasionally.

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 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/Sales Manager.
• Maintain safe store aisles and equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Report hours to division on time sheets.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Strong communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description:

• 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 range is $18-$20 per hour (based on experience)
• Schedule is Monday through Friday from 7am - 4pm
• 50% - 75% driving travel is required (Per Diem and company paid hotels when traveling)
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

Position Scope:

As a Merchandiser, you'll drive to customer locations using your personal vehicle, to meet with the customer, 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'll 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.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• 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
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Reporting hours to division on provided time sheets
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Desired Skills:

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

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Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 6+ months merchandising experience
• Must be able to interpret and execute planograms
• 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. This is done 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

EEO 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 click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.