Regional Merchandiser
About The Position
Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that provides fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. The company serves customers across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution centers. The Regional Merchandiser travels to customer locations in a personal vehicle to meet with customers and place merchandise in display areas according to plan-o-grams. The role assesses store needs, alerts management to issues, reviews sales to identify items that are not selling or have been discontinued, and recommends replacement products to help increase customer sales and profits. The position covers a territory in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with 80%–90% driving travel required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 8 a.m. Pay is $18.50 per hour. Per diem and company-paid hotels are provided when traveling; a phone and car allowance and mileage reimbursement are available.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of merchandising experience.
- Customer-facing experience.
- Reliable personal vehicle with current auto insurance and ability to travel to customer locations.
- Driver's license with a clear driving record.
- Able to frequently lift products weighing 5–25 pounds throughout the day and occasionally lift a case of product or tote weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Self-motivated, a self-starter, and detail-oriented.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of convenience store merchandising experience or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Service assigned stores daily according to schedule.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Perform merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotation, and product and shelf cleaning at customer locations.
- Arrange store shelves or display areas according to each store's requirements and set plan-o-grams.
- Assess customer sales and recommend replacement items for products that are not selling or have been discontinued.
- Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report them to Sales and/or the Sales Manager when required.
- Maintain safe store aisles.
- Maintain assigned equipment.
- Report hours to the division using provided time sheets.
- Notify management immediately of critical needs or issues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day 1 health and wellness benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) employer matching
- Education assistance
- Paid time off
- Per diem and company-paid hotels when traveling
- Phone and car allowance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Growth opportunities
- Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
