Retail Merchandiser - FOREST CITY, IA - L&R Distributors

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: FOREST CITY IA, STORM LAKE IA, SPENCER IA, WORTHINGTON MN, SPIRIT LAKE IA, ESTERVILLE IA AND EMMETTSBURG IA

Payrate: Up to $17.00

Hours:  15-20 hours weekly

Benefits: 

• Employee recognition program
• Paid drive time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Service hours are 6-5 with 8pm 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

Retail Merchandiser Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Other Retail Merchandiser Tasks and Responsibilities:

• 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

Retail Merchandiser Qualifications:

• 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

At L&R Distributors, we do not seek salary history information from applicants.

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