District Merchandiser - Raleigh/Durham

Spectrum Brands•Wake Forest, NC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The District Merchandiser services Spectrum Brands products in big-box retailers, such as The Home Depot and Lowe’s, across an assigned territory. The role includes maintaining product presentation, completing store resets, and promoting consumer packaged goods through interactions with store personnel and consumers. The merchandiser builds positive relationships, supports customer loyalty, and communicates inventory wins and opportunities to the Spectrum Brands Sales team. The position requires working with minimal to no supervision and having reliable transportation. The role involves visiting multiple stores daily, maintaining displays and shelves, supporting promotional events, and helping store personnel improve product knowledge and sales. Work may involve extensive travel within the territory, occasional overnight travel, and exposure to outdoor weather while traveling between stores. The work environment and noise level may be similar to a warehouse facility. Employees are compensated for car wear and tear and receive mileage reimbursement. The role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or significant or established prior work experience.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.
Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to travel extensively within the territory using personal transportation, with potential overnight travel as needed.
Valid driver's license and reliable daily transportation.
Professional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with consumers, store personnel, and internal audiences.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Competitive drive to succeed and a high level of initiative.
Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous sales or retail experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain store presentation standards by building displays, installing fixtures, completing store sets, maintaining shelves, down-stocking, performing retrofits and inventory reconciliation, maintaining displays, and installing point-of-purchase materials.
Identify opportunities for incremental display space to support volume goals.
Provide product knowledge training to store personnel to help them drive sales to end users.
Cover multiple stores daily in an assigned territory.
Generate sales by increasing brand awareness and product trial through direct consumer interactions in assigned stores.
Participate in promotional events in the assigned territory.
Assist with and monitor customer satisfaction.
Understand and demonstrate safe work practices to maintain a safe work environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.