Merchandiser

McClatchy • Carolina Beach, NC

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser services products in multiple retail stores within the Carolina Beach, North Carolina area and travels between assigned stores. This on-site, part-time, non-exempt role works on designated weekdays according to an established schedule, with travel expected up to 100% of the time to cover the territory. Travel time between accounts is paid. The role reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising and has no direct reports.

The Merchandiser works in retail environments to merchandise products according to applicable store and corporate standards, replenish products safely and efficiently, and may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases using measurement guidelines. The Merchandiser must service stores within assigned hours, accurately record work hours and other company information in designated applications, and consult the Supervisor about duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role description. Prior approval is required to work outside scheduled hours, and the Supervisor must be contacted before working more than 10 hours in a workday or overtime.

Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance. McClatchy offers eligible part-time employees access to its 401(k) plan with an employer match and its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential mental health, financial, legal, and everyday-life support for employees and household members.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation for travel between stores.
• Able to use Movista and/or other company-required applications.
• Personal cell phone and mobile device, such as a tablet.
• Proficiency with Word, the internet, and email applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to multitask and be detail-oriented.
• Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to the company’s attendance policy.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include 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.
• Replenish products safely and efficiently.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases as needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service assigned stores on schedule and within the allotted hours provided by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• Obtain prior Supervisor approval before working outside scheduled hours; contact the Supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or overtime.
• Accurately record work hours and other company-related information using designated applications.
• Discuss unlisted duties requested by store personnel with the Supervisor before performing them.
• Handle products correctly, including returns.
• Follow planograms (POGs), flowcharts, and other 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 McClatchy’s 401(k) plan, which includes an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), with no-cost, confidential mental health, financial, and legal guidance and other everyday-life resources for employees and household members.
• Competitive wage of $17; travel time between accounts is paid.
• Retention and/or referral bonus after 3 months, subject to program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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