Grocery Merchandiser

C.A. Fortune • Peoria, IL

3d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency that helps brands grow and compete through sales strategy, in-store execution, marketing, and digital commerce. The Grocery Merchandiser manages an assigned territory by visiting grocery stores, conducting surveys and audits, completing merchandising tasks, and submitting reports and photos using provided technology. The role sells and merchandises products, builds and maintains distribution, ensures products are stocked and accurately represented, and places orders when items are out of stock or low. The position is part time, 24 hours per week, and covers Peoria, Illinois, within a 40–60 mile radius. Compensation is $18–$20 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and skills. The role involves independent work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced retail environment, regular travel between stores, and frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• Reliable phone no more than five years old, with phone service and internet service for daily communication.
• Ability to drive to stores in the assigned territory to complete retail tasks and audits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and squat regularly throughout the day, and to bend or stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced retail environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, audits, and other assigned tasks.
• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.
• Order products and work new orders onto shelves; ensure products are stocked and reorder when products are out of stock or running low.
• Verify that client products are accurately represented on store shelves.
• Use mobile apps to complete reporting, upload photos, complete tasks, and communicate throughout the day.
• Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory.
• Maintain a safe working environment in stores.
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow dress code and attendance guidelines.
• Comply with additional guidelines established by store teams.
• Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required.

Benefits

• Paid drive time at $0.70 per mile.
• Monthly phone stipend.
• Steady and consistent scheduled working hours with available route flexibility.
• PTO and sick days.
• One paid volunteer day per year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED