Merchandiser

McClatchy • Hebron, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works on-site in a retail environment, servicing products across multiple stores and traveling between assigned locations. The role applies store and corporate merchandising standards to replenish products safely and efficiently, and may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases according to measurement guidelines. Stores must be serviced on designated weekdays, within the allotted hours provided by the Supervisor of Merchandising. Prior supervisor approval is required to work outside scheduled hours, and the supervisor must be contacted before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime.

The Merchandiser records work hours and other company-related information in designated applications, handles products and returns correctly, follows planograms and flowcharts, communicates regularly with the supervisor, and develops relationships with store personnel. Duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role description must be discussed with the supervisor before being performed. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position with no direct reports. Travel is expected up to 100% of the time to cover the territory. Compensation is $15, including paid travel time between accounts. Retention and/or referral bonuses may be available after three months, subject to program eligibility. Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Professional conduct.
• Adherence to the company’s attendance policy.
• Reliable transportation for travel between stores.
• Ability to use Movista and/or other company-required applications.
• Personal cell phone and a mobile device, such as a tablet.
• Proficiency with Word, the internet, and email applications.
• Employment contingent on passing a background check, a four-panel drug test that excludes THC, and MVR clearance.

Nice To Haves

• General merchandising experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products in retail stores according to applicable store and corporate standards.
• Safely and efficiently replenish products.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases as needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service assigned stores on schedule and within the allotted hours.
• Obtain supervisor approval before working outside scheduled hours; contact the supervisor before working over 10 hours in a workday or working overtime.
• Accurately record work hours and other company-related information using designated applications.
• Discuss duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role description with the supervisor before performing them.
• Handle all products correctly, including returns.
• Follow planograms (POGs), flowcharts, and related merchandising guidance.
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor and develop relationships with store personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible part-time employees can participate in the company’s 401(k) plan, which includes an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering no-cost, confidential mental health support, financial and legal guidance, and other everyday-life resources for employees and their household members.
• Retention and/or referral bonus after three months, subject to program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed