Regional Merchandiser

PFG | Performance Good Group•Forrest City, AR

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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 Regional Merchandiser works in the Lake Charles, Louisiana surrounding area, traveling to customer locations in a personal vehicle to meet with customers and arrange merchandise in display areas according to set plan-o-grams. The role includes assessing customer sales, identifying items that are not selling or have been discontinued, and recommending replacement items to help improve customer sales and profits. The position pays $18.50 per hour and follows a Monday–Friday schedule starting at 8 a.m. The role requires 80%–90% driving travel; per diem and company-paid hotels are provided when traveling. A phone and car allowance, as well as mileage reimbursement, are available.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 6 months of merchandising experience.
Customer-facing experience.
Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and ability to travel to customer locations.
Driver’s license with a clear driving record.
Ability to 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, detail-oriented self-starter who can 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 as required by each store and follow 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 on provided time sheets.
Notify management immediately of critical needs or issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits.
Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401(k) employer matching.
Education assistance.
Paid time off.
Growth opportunities.
Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
Per diem and company-paid hotels when traveling.
Phone and car allowance available.
Mileage reimbursement available.