Grocery Merchandiser - Bloomington, IL

C.A. Fortune•Bloomington, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grocery Merchandiser manages an assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, audits, and other tasks. The role involves selling and merchandising products, gaining and maintaining distribution across grocery accounts, building relationships with store teams, keeping products stocked, and ordering products when they are out of stock or running low. The merchandiser verifies that client products are accurately represented on store shelves and completes reporting requirements, including photo uploads, using provided technology and mobile apps. The position requires switching among stocking, reporting, and communication tasks throughout the day, working independently with minimal supervision, following directions, and communicating effectively. The role covers Bloomington, Illinois, and a territory within a 40–60-mile radius. It is part time, scheduled for 20–24 hours per week, with hourly compensation of $18–$20 based on experience, qualifications, and skills. The job requires travel between store locations, regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting, and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Reliable transportation and ability to drive to stores in the assigned territory.
Valid driver's license.
Proof of automobile insurance.
Reliable phone no more than five years old, with service and internet access for daily communication.
Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced retail environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift regularly throughout the day, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend or stoop for extended periods.
Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus but is not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, audits, and tasks.
Sell and merchandise client products and gain or maintain product distribution in grocery accounts.
Establish strong relationships with store teams.
Order products and move newly ordered products onto shelves; ensure products are stocked and reorder when items are out of stock or running low.
Verify that client products are accurately represented on store shelves.
Use mobile apps to complete reports, upload photos, complete tasks, and communicate.
Travel 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.
Follow additional guidelines established by store teams.
Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required.