Traveling Merchandiser - Desert Springs

Merchandiser

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:

• Monday - Friday starting at 7am
• Pay: $19.00
• Primary location:
  Low desert areas:
  Chiriaco summit, Coachella, Indio, Desert hot springs, La quinta.
• 40% - 50% traveling required throughout the week
• Phone & car allowance + mileage available
• Must have valid drivers license and clean MVR from the past three years

Position purpose:
The merchandiser is responsible for pricing and setting customer's stores. The merchandiser reports directly to the merchandising manager overseeing the geographical area they service.

As a merchandiser, you'll drive to customer locations using your provided company vehicle, to meet with the customers, 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
• Reporting hours to division on provided time sheets
• Performs other related duties as assigned