Grocery Merchandiser

C.A. Fortune•Yakima, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grocery Merchandiser manages an assigned territory by completing store visits, audits, surveys, and other tasks. The role involves selling and merchandising products, gaining and maintaining product distribution, keeping client products stocked, and ordering products when they are out of stock or running low. The merchandiser uses mobile apps to complete reports, upload photos, finish tasks, and communicate with store teams. Work requires switching between stocking, reporting, and communicating throughout the day while working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced retail environment. The position is part time, approximately 10–12 hours per week, in Yakima, Washington, within a 40–60-mile radius. Compensation is $20 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and skills. Travel is required between stores in the assigned territory. The role requires regularly standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, as well as bending or stooping for extended periods.

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.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, audits, and assigned tasks.
Sell and merchandise products and gain or maintain product distribution by building relationships with store teams.
Order products and stock shelves from new orders; ensure products are well stocked and request orders when stock is low or unavailable.
Verify that client products are accurately represented on store shelves.
Use mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication.
Travel between store locations within the designated territory.
Maintain a safe working environment in stores and comply with store guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance and follow dress code and attendance guidelines.
Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required.
Switch between stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the workday.