District Retail Merchandiser

The Hillman Group, Inc. • Rock Island, IL

50d

About The Position

Come join the Hillman Group! It's an exciting time to be a part of The Hillman Group! For over 50 years we've been a leading business partner for home improvement retailers throughout North America. As an innovative hardware solutions provider our business is ever evolving and expanding. We innovate in the categories we lead and achieve aggressive goals because we cultivate growth from the inside out-opening paths cross-functionally and vertically and making our collective progress everyone's to own. Hillman believes that building never stops. We are committed to actions that build an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued and leveraged. We ask our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and this shows in both our products and our services. It's this authenticity that allows us to fulfill our mission to empower those who relentlessly build for tomorrow. As the District Retail Merchandiser, you will improve the consumer buying experience by creating and implementing merchandising solutions. Please note that this is a travel based role, including overnight stays during the week.

Requirements

• Possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with business partners.
• Be a self-starter, quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well independently and in a team setting.
• Be comfortable in changing environments.
• Have the ability to meet the following physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation: Standing and walking up to 8hrs Lifting up to 75 lbs. Crouching, bending, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Possess a High school Diploma and 2 years' experience in merchandising.
• Be computer literate.

Nice To Haves

• Retail Hardware Experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with in-store personnel
• Execute merchandising resets, build retail displays, and manage merchandising of impulse items.
• Implement planograms, build displays, place new items and rotate stock.
• May participate in the design of plan-o-grams and other merchandising solutions.
• Fill in for Territory Sales Mgr. as needed.
• Train for future opportunity as Territory Sales Manager.
• Overnight Travel will be required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees