Retail Merchandiser - Freeport, IL - L&R Distributors

At L&R, we pride ourselves as the architects of the ultimate shopping experience for our customers, customers. As the foremost distributor of cosmetics in the USA, we are currently seeking dedicated representatives to elevate our presence in retail stores, including but not limited to Albertson, Safeway, and Kroger, across diverse locations within the West, Central, and East Coast Regions.

Join us in shaping the future of retail excellence and be a vital part of our dynamic team!

Retail Merchandiser – Ordering & Merchandising

Store Locations:

Representatives need to be able to have the flexibility to commute within a 30–45-minute radius of the Freeport, IL area.

Pay rate: Up to $15-16

Benefits: 

• Employee recognition program
• Paid drive time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible morning shift scheduling; Monday-Friday. (May have to work weekends if the need comes up)
• Paid on-the-job and online training
• Get paid weekly with the option of direct deposit
• Employee referral bonus program
• 401K 
• Vision
• Dental
• Health

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 40 lbs.
• 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 an 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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