Retail Merchandiser

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Shreveport, LA

25d

About The Position

The Retail Merchandiser works as part of a team to execute major store setups and resets in support of company sales and marketing objectives. The role contributes to planogram development and execution, coordinates product deliveries for store projects, and communicates project plans and progress with customer merchandising teams, store personnel, and KeHE colleagues. The position may also support merchandising proposals and sales representative vacation coverage. The role requires managing travel expenses and complying with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel daily to customer locations and periodically to assignments outside the region.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
Ability to perform repetitive bending and lift up to 75 pounds, sometimes in crowded quarters.
Ability to communicate effectively with customer and company personnel.
Demonstrated strong time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, anticipate problems, and take preventive action when possible.
Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Provide input on developing and executing planograms and other store set design documents.
Plan and coordinate timely product deliveries to support store setups and major resets.
Communicate project planning and activity status promptly to customer merchandising teams, store personnel, the merchandising manager, and other KeHE merchandising personnel involved in projects.
Assist with merchandising proposals when directed by the merchandising manager.
Provide sales representative vacation coverage when needed.
Manage travel-related expenses cost-effectively and efficiently.
Perform other related activities as assigned.
Comply with established company policies and procedures.