Traveling Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Phone & Car allowance

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Merchandiser to travel to customer locations in Arkansas, metro Tennessee, and Mississippi. You will place merchandise per plan-o-grams, ensure shelves are fully stocked, and assess store needs to improve sales and profits.

A reliable vehicle and a valid license are required, with potential lifting duties throughout the day. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule starting at 8am, with 80–90% driving travel and travel-related per diem and hotel accommodations

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: lifting 5–25 lbs, up to 70 lbs for some cases.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Provide excellent customer service at customer locations.
• Merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing and product cleaning at stores.
• Arrange store shelves or display areas per store requirements.
• Monitor account problems and report to Sales Manager when required.
• Maintain safe store aisles and equipment.
• Record hours on provided time sheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Independent work

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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 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 Arkansas, Metro Tennessee and Mississippi territory.
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

Position Summary

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.

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 time sheets
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate should possess the following

• 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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Required 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. This is done throughout the day. May also lift a case of product or tote which could weigh up to 70 lbs.