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 the convenience retail industry with fresh and broad-line solutions. The Regional Merchandiser travels to customer locations in a personal vehicle, meets with customers, and places merchandise in display areas according to set plan-o-grams. The role assesses store needs and sales, reports issues to management, and recommends replacement items for products that are not selling or have been discontinued. The position serves the Lake Charles, Louisiana surrounding area and requires 80%–90% driving travel. 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, and a phone and car allowance plus 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 throughout the day and, at times, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assess customer sales and identify products that are not selling or have been discontinued; recommend replacement items that could increase customer sales and profits.
• 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
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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