Retail Merchandiser - Charleston, SC

L&R Distributors•Charleston, SC

9d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6th largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA, and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Nevada. We are looking for a representative to service retail stores such as but not limited to Albertson, Safeway, Cub Foods, Hy-Vee, and Kroger in various locations within the West, Central, and East Coast Regions. Retail Merchandiser – Ordering & Merchandising Store Locations: Charleston, SC | Johns Island, SC Pay rate: $16/hr Hours: 24 Hours Weekly Benefits: Paid Sick Time Employee recognition program Paid drive time Mileage reimbursement Service hours are 6 am - 5 pm with 8 pm as the drop-dead time with a DMs authorization. Paid on the job and online training Get paid weekly with the option of direct deposit Employee referral bonus program 401K with company matching

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D; previous merchandising or retail experience a plus
Must have a valid driver’s license
Your own personal vehicle since you’ll be driving to and from stores
Proof of Car Insurance
Motor vehicle history with 3 or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years)
Computer or smartphone with internet connection
Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

previous merchandising or retail experience a plus

Responsibilities

Service store routes according to the assigned call frequencies, working closely with the L&R District Manager (DM)
Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines, utilizing a company-supplied tablet and scanner leveraging Repsly software
Follow a specific store visit process inclusive of merchandising delivery from the previous order, filling out task forms, taking pictures, ordering to maintain stock levels, and other special projects as requested
Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policies regarding invoicing, exchanges, and returns.
Familiarity with planograms and footage by department, while balancing sales and inventory control
Maintain efficient communication with Store Associates upon each store visit
Verify merchandise shipments upon receipt and checked in by authorized store personnel
Provide consistent professional communication with Store Management and Store Associates
Clean and organize display cases and shelves
Conduct store surveys and audits per request, including but not limited to, taking photographs of assigned departments to solve store issues
Ability to conduct physical work, frequently lifting 15 to 40lbs.
Opportunity to service additional stores upon business needs and necessity