Store Merchandiser

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

As a Store Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in executing product placement strategies across retail locations, enhancing shelf visibility, and maximizing display space for Smithfield and Private Label items. This fast-paced role involves working independently to stock merchandise, maintain Point-of-Sale materials, and follow route schedules while applying flavor schematics and safety practices. You'll collaborate cross functionally to support new product launches, drive sales growth, and deliver exceptional service that connects our products with consumers in meaningful ways.

WHAT

YOU’LL DO Retail & Merchandising Execution

• Provide merchandising and retail support across all accounts by executing deli store sets, coordinating with warehouses for product placement, ensuring proper shelf presence of Smithfield and Private Label deli items to drive distribution, and maintaining all Point-of-Sales materials.

Promotions & Advertising

• Support promotional efforts and advertising campaigns by coordinating demos and training sessions that enhance product knowledge, merchandising effectiveness, and food safety awareness.

Relationship Management

• Develop relationships at store, wholesale, and manufacturing levels.

Market Analysis & Strategy

• Utilize market data (rankings, sales trends, etc.) to improve placement and retail support.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING Education

• High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of relevant experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Technical Proficiency

• Work experience with spreadsheet, word processing, and sales software applications.

Core Competencies

• Strong planning, organization, execution, and problem-solving abilities.

Communication Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication capabilities.

Customer & Team Engagement

• Effective in customer service and teamwork within fast-paced, dynamic environments while fostering a respectful and positive work culture.

Work Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to travel 100% of the time.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Prior relevant retail grocery experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Standing and Walking

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours per day).

Lifting and Carrying

• Frequently lift, carry, and move products or boxes weighing 25 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Bending, Stooping, and Kneeling

• Regularly bend, stoop, squat, and kneel to stock shelves or set up displays.

Climbing

• Occasionally climb ladders or step stools to access higher shelves or displays.

Pushing and Pulling

• Push and pull carts loaded with merchandise.

Environmental Tolerance

• Work in various environments, including refrigerated areas, outdoor spaces, or busy retail floors.

The expected pay range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience,…