Traveling Merchandiser - High Desert

Core-Mark International; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Merchandiser to price and set store displays across assigned locations in the High Desert area. You will travel to customer sites using a company vehicle, place merchandise following planograms, and ensure full, visually appealing shelf coverage.

The role requires 6+ months of merchandising experience, ability to interpret planograms, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record. Expect 40–50% travel, competitive pay, and benefits starting Day 1.

Qualifications

• 6+ months merchandising or retail experience.
• Ability to interpret and execute planograms.
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and ability to travel to customer locations.
• Driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Frequent lifting of products up to 70 lbs; ability to work with stock throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Merchandise, stock, price, shelf facing, rotate stock, and clean at customer locations.
• Arrange store shelves or displays as required by each store.
• Monitor potential account problems and report to Sales/Manager as needed.
• Maintain safe store aisles and perform equipment maintenance.
• Report hours to division on time sheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Planograms

Valid drivers license

Travel readiness

Load lifting

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
• Monday - Friday Starting at 7AM
• Pay: $18.50
• Primary Location: High Desert, Hesperia, Apple Valley/Victorville/Barstow/Newberry Springs/Yermo
• 40% - 50% Traveling required throughout the week.
• Must have Valid Drivers License and Clean MVR from the past three years.

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

• Monday - Friday Starting at 7AM
• Pay: $18.50
• Primary Location: High Desert, Hesperia, Apple Valley/Victorville/Barstow/Newberry Springs/Yermo
• 40% - 50% Traveling required throughout the week.
• Phone & Car Allowance + Mileage Available.
• Must have Valid Drivers License and Clean MVR from the past three years.

Position Purpose

The Merchandiser is responsible for pricing and setting customer's stores. The Merchandiser reports directly to the Merchandising Manager overseeing the geographical area they service. As a Merchandiser, you'll drive to customer locations using your provided company vehicle, to meet with the customers, 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
• Reporting hours to division on provided time sheets
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 6+ months merchandising experience/retail 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 70lbs

Compensation

$18.50