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 serving convenience retailers across the U.S. and Canada. The Regional Merchandiser travels to customer locations in Arkansas, Metro Tennessee, and Mississippi, using a personal vehicle to meet customers and merchandise store displays according to plan-o-grams. The role assesses customer needs and sales, identifies items that are not selling or have been discontinued, and recommends replacements that may increase customer sales and profits.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 8 a.m., and the position requires 80%–90% driving travel. Per diem and company-paid hotels are provided when traveling. Pay is $18.50 per hour. A phone and car allowance, along with 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 lift products weighing 5–25 pounds frequently throughout the day and, occasionally, 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 as scheduled.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Merchandise and stock products; price items; face shelves; rotate stock; and clean products and shelves at customer locations.
• Arrange store shelves and display areas according to each store’s requirements and established plan-o-grams.
• Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report them to Sales and/or the Sales Manager as needed.
• Maintain safe store aisles.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Report hours to the division using provided time sheets.
• Assess customer sales and identify items that are not selling or have been discontinued; recommend replacement items.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED