Travel Retail Merchandiser

Grocery Outlet Career•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

The Travel Retail Merchandiser is part of Grocery Outlet’s Sales and Merchandising team and helps support company growth by setting up new stores across the United States, merchandising new locations, and supporting existing store operators. The role serves as a field brand ambassador to Independent Operators (IOs) and their store teams, demonstrating merchandising practices and training teams on merchandising and brand standards. It involves frequent weekly travel, hands-on store work, administrative tasks, and flexibility to work varied schedules. The position reports to the Merchandising Manager. The role offers exposure to grocery retail, the Independent Owner Operator business model, store launches and updates, merchandising strategy, real-time problem solving, and cross-functional relationship building. The stated base salary is $22.50 per hour; final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.

Requirements

Be self-motivated, respectful, professional, and maintain a great attitude.
Be able to travel away from home four to five nights a week, including by flight and/or driving personal or rental cars out of state.
Be able to work five to ten days in a row.
Be able to stand or walk for up to 100% of a shift.
Be organized and able to meet deadlines and complete tasks efficiently.
Be able to travel weekly.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and overnight shifts.
Be able to work overtime when needed.
Be eager to learn new skills and work in new areas.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate merchandising best practices to store employees.
Train Independent Operators and their store teams on merchandising and brand standards.
Construct and deconstruct store fixtures, including shelving and racking.
Unpack pallets containing various types of food and products.
Merchandise and organize products on the sales floor and in the stock room.
Work efficiently and effectively on tight timelines.
Complete administrative tasks, including managing expenses, booking flights, submitting time sheets, and checking email.
Perform other duties as assigned.