Travel Retail Merchandiser

Grocery Outlet Career • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Travel Retail Merchandiser is part of Grocery Outlet’s Sales and Merchandising team, which supports Independent Operators through coaching, development, and assistance with store productivity and success. The role helps set up new stores across the United States and supports existing store operators, serving as a brand ambassador to Independent Operators and their store teams. It involves weekly travel to different locations and offers exposure to retail operations, merchandising, and project management. The position reports to the Merchandising Manager.

The role includes demonstrating merchandising best practices and brand standards, assembling and disassembling store fixtures, handling products, and organizing merchandise in sales-floor and stockroom areas. It also involves administrative duties such as managing expenses, booking flights, submitting timesheets, and checking email. The position requires flexibility, effective communication, and the ability to work on tight timelines in a changing environment.

The base pay is $22.50 per hour. The company covers travel expenses, including airfare, hotels, rental cars, and personal-car mileage. Final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.

Requirements

• Be self-motivated, respectful, professional, and have a great attitude.
• Be able to travel away from home for 4–5 nights at a time, including by flights and/or driving personal and rental cars out of state.
• Be able to work 5–10 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.
• Guide 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 stockroom.
• Work efficiently and effectively on tight timelines.
• Complete administrative tasks, including managing expenses, booking flights, submitting timesheets, and checking email.
• Communicate clearly and consistently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-covered travel expenses, including airfare, hotel, rental cars, and personal-car mileage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed