Traveling Merchandiser

Core-Mark International

Sanford, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Consumer Marketing, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Merchandising, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Product Programs, Retail, Revenue Growth, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Analysis, Shipping/Receiving, Stock Purchase Plans, Track Customer Issues, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Sanford, NC
POSTED
2 days ago

Traveling Merchandiser

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

We Deliver the Goods:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details:

  • Pay: $20/hr.
  • Schedule is Monday - Friday

Position Scope:

As a Merchandiser, you'll drive to customer locations using your personal vehicle, to meet with the customer, place merchandise in the display areas following set plan-o-grams, ensuring that every square foot of the store is properly set according to plan. You must be able to assess critical needs and notify management immediately of any issues. You'll also assess customer sales and identify which items are not selling or are discontinued for each particular customer, making recommendations for replacement items that will increase sales and profits for the customer.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

  • Service assigned stores as scheduled daily
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotating, and product and shelf cleaning at our customer locations.
  • Arrange store shelves or display areas as required by each store.
  • Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report to Sales and/or Sales Manager when required.
  • Maintain safe store aisles.
  • Maintenance of assigned equipment
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Reporting hours to division on provided time sheets
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Desired Skills:

  • Self-motivated, self-starter & detail oriented
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills

Qualifications:

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • 6+ months merchandising experience
  • Must be able to interpret and execute planograms
  • Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and must be able to travel to customer locations
  • Driver's license with clear driving record
  • Frequent Activity- Will lift products weighing from 5-25 lbs. This is done throughout the day. May also lift a case of product or tote which could weigh up to 70 lbs.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 1 + years convenience store merchandising experience or related

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

About the Company

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Core-Mark International

Over 120 years of helping independent customers grow their sales and profits.

From its humble beginnings in 1888 as Glaser Bros., a single tobacco storefront in San Francisco, Core-Mark has grown into one of the largest distributors and marketers of consumer goods in North America.

While the past century has brought incredible changes to our business and the world in which we operate, our goal is the same today as it was over 120 years ago — to provide customers with the best possible service and to help them grow their sales and profits.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1896
WEBSITE
http://www.core-mark.com/