District Merchandiser - Minneapolis

Spectrum Brands•Plymouth, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Merchandiser services Spectrum Brands products in big-box retailers, including The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart, across an assigned territory. The role supports sales by maintaining product presentation, completing store resets, and promoting consumer packaged goods through interactions with store personnel and customers. The merchandiser builds positive relationships, develops brand loyalty, and shares inventory opportunities with the Spectrum Brands Sales team. The role requires working independently and having reliable personal transportation. The position involves visiting multiple stores daily, maintaining displays and shelves, supporting promotional events, and providing product knowledge to store personnel. It may require extensive travel within the territory and occasional overnight travel. The work environment can resemble a warehouse, with exposure to weather while traveling between stores. Employees receive compensation for vehicle wear and tear and 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.
Reliable daily transportation.
Professional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with consumers, store personnel, and internal teams.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Competitive drive to succeed and a high level of initiative.
Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.
Strong problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous sales or retail experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain store presentation standards through building displays, installing fixtures, completing store sets, maintaining shelves, down stocking, performing retrofits, reconciling inventory, 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.
Cover multiple stores daily within an assigned territory.
Generate sales by increasing brand awareness and product trial through direct consumer interactions in assigned stores.
Participate in promotional events within the assigned territory.
Assist with and monitor customer satisfaction.
Understand and demonstrate safe work practices.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.