Retail Merchandising Specialist

Cencora • Parkersburg, WV

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Retail Merchandising Specialist supports Cencora's U.S. distribution services, operating through its AmerisourceBergen business. This remote role requires the employee to be located in West Virginia and involves travel averaging 35%, including overnight trips; travel may vary and could be higher or lower at times. The position collaborates with in-store personnel and customer-facing teams to implement store appearance and merchandising standards, support inventory management, and advise customers on product placement and merchandising concepts.

The role also uses store-specific data and reporting to guide product sales, ordering, and merchandising decisions. It prepares store layout and design drawings for qualified customers, documents activities in CRM, and participates in meetings, training, and tradeshows as needed. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Broad training in business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or a similar field, generally obtained through a four-year bachelor's degree program or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Normally two to four years of directly related and progressively responsible work experience.
• Good selling skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ABC policies, programs, services, and products.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong creativity skills; focused and disciplined.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel 50% or more within the assigned territory and to other areas if needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement company standards for store appearance and merchandise arrangement in collaboration with in-store personnel.
• Assist new customers with initial store setup and optimal merchandise stocking techniques.
• Evaluate current store stock levels and replenish inventory by placing orders or suggesting order quantities.
• Remove damaged and outdated merchandise from shelves and administer the returns process for qualified stores.
• Support product relocation, store resets, and labeling for new and existing inventory.
• Merchandise specific store categories using planograms and store-specific analytical data.
• Serve as a front-end consultant to customers on product placement and merchandising concepts.
• Use ABC reporting data to gauge product sales and ordering from distribution centers, and generate tailored reports for store personnel as needed.
• Prepare Store Layout & Design drawings using Visio software for qualified customers.
• Record store activities and observations in CRM.
• Maintain collaborative efforts and communications with Community & Specialty Pharmacy, Health Systems, and Business Development Sales teams.
• Attend district and regional meetings, trainings, and tradeshows as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Benefits and resources supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness.
• Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Training programs and professional development resources.
• Mentorship programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• Volunteer activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level