Retail Merchandiser

Job Details

Job Location:

McClellan Air Force Base - McClellan Park, CA 95652

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

At General Produce, delivering freshness is more than a promise — it’s our daily standard. From our state-of-the-art Sacramento facility, we serve Northern & Central California, Western Nevada and Southern Oregon, and even export to the Pacific Rim and Asia.

As a Retail Merchandiser at McClellan Air Force Base, you’ll play an important role in supporting established retail customers through effective merchandising, promotional programs, product development, and retail sales strategies. You’ll use sales data, market trends, store demographics, and product performance to help retailers maximize sales volume, distribution, and gross profit.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with retail operations, analyzing sales information, developing merchandising strategies, and collaborating with Sales and Buying teams to drive successful promotions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation

• Location:
  
  McClellan Air Force Base
• Retail Sales Strategy:
  Implement retail sales and merchandising strategies designed to increase product movement, store distribution, sales volume, and gross profit.
• Merchandising & Product Development:
  Support product development, merchandising programs, and brand strategies for established retail customers.
• Sales & Market Analysis:
  Research and analyze store demographics, competitive activity, store schematics, produce sales trends, and the relationship between produce sales and overall store sales.
• Promotional Analysis:
  Analyze promotional sales compared to regular store sales and evaluate the effectiveness of retail merchandising and marketing programs.
• Category Management:
  Analyze product mix, sales reports, and category performance to identify opportunities to improve sales and profitability.
• Retail Marketing:
  Implement retail marketing programs and merchandising initiatives that support customer and company objectives.
• Promotional Planning:
  Collaborate with the Buying and Sales Departments to develop and execute weekly promotional programs.
• Customer Support:
  Assist retail customers with strategies and recommendations designed to maximize sales, product distribution, and gross profit.
• Communication & Reporting:
  Regularly communicate with the Retail Services Manager regarding customer activities, sales performance, and merchandising initiatives.
• Administrative & Team Participation:
  Attend meetings and company functions as requested, follow company policies and procedures, comply with all safety and security regulations, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Age (Required):
  Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience (Preferred):
  At least 1yearof experience in retail or produce merchandising, or sales experience within the retail or grocery industry.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with team members, customers, and leadership.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Windows-based computer applications and ability to learn company systems.
• Customer Service:
  Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with retail partners.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze data, understand sales trends, and make informed merchandising decisions.
• Time Management & Organization:
  Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• The employee is required to walk for most of the shift. Employee must also be able to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close…