Traveling Merchandiser

Core-Mark International; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Phone & car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Core-Mark International in Texas seeks a Merchandiser to visit customer locations, set displays per planograms, and optimize product placement. You will use your own vehicle and may travel overnight within Houston and North/South Texas.

The role offers competitive pay, Day 1 benefits, and a car/phone allowance with mileage reimbursement. Schedule is Monday–Friday starting at 8am; 50–70% travel is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months merchandising and customer-facing experience.
• Ability to read and execute planograms.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to lift 5–25 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs.
• Overnights may be required; travel covers Houston, South and North Texas.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• 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 potential account problems and report to Sales/Manager when required.
• Maintain safe store aisles.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Report hours to division on time sheets.

Skills

Self-motivated, detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

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
• pay is $18.00 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 8am
• 50%-70% driving travel is required (Per Diem and company paid hotels when traveling).
• Overnights are a must and territory will cover Houston, South and North Texas areas
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

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
• pay is $18.00 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 8am
• 50%-70% driving travel is required (Per Diem and company paid hotels when traveling).
• Overnights are a must and territory will cover Houston, South and North Texas areas
• Phone & Car allowance + Mileage reimbursement available!

Position Details:

• pay is $18.00 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 8am
• 50%-70% driving travel is required (Per Diem and company paid hotels when traveling).
• Overnights are a must and territory will cover Houston, South and North Texas areas
• 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

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 6+ months merchandising and customer facing experience
• Must be able to interpret and execute planograms
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proper valid insurance is required
• Must be able to frequently lift products weighing from 5-25 lbs throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift a case of product or tote which could weigh up to 70 lbs.