Traveling Merchandiser

PFG | Performance Good Group

11d

About The Position

The Traveling Merchandiser drives to customer locations in a personal vehicle to meet with customers and place merchandise in display areas according to established plan-o-grams. The role ensures store space is properly set, identifies critical needs and promptly notifies management of issues, and reviews customer sales to identify slow-selling or discontinued items. The merchandiser recommends replacement items intended to increase customer sales and profits. The position covers San Antonio and other areas of South and North Texas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 8 a.m., with 50%–70% driving travel required. Overnight travel is required; per diem and company-paid hotels are provided when traveling. The role also offers a phone and car allowance and mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of merchandising and customer-facing experience.
Ability to interpret and execute plan-o-grams.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proper valid insurance.
Ability to frequently lift products weighing 5–25 pounds throughout the day.
Ability to lift a case of product or tote weighing up to 70 pounds.
Self-motivated, a self-starter, and detail-oriented.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of merchandising and retail experience.

Responsibilities

Service assigned stores daily according to schedule.
Provide excellent customer service.
Perform merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotation, and product and shelf cleaning at customer locations.
Arrange store shelves and display areas according to each store's requirements and established plan-o-grams.
Assess critical needs and promptly notify management of issues.
Assess customer sales, identify slow-selling or discontinued items, and recommend replacement items to increase sales and profits.
Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report them to Sales and/or the Sales Manager when required.
Maintain safe store aisles.
Maintain assigned equipment.
Report hours to the division using provided time sheets.
Perform additional and other related duties as assigned.