Traveling Merchandiser
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
$50K to $60K Annually, Depending on Experience · Full-time
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- $50K to $60K Annually, Depending on Experience
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Job Description
We Deliver the Goods:
As a Merchandiser, you will report to the Sales Account Manager. You will be working in our customer retail locations in the interior area of BC and be responsible for the maintenance and execution of our SmartStock Programs. Activities include but are not limited to tote to rack merchandising, display rack assembly, plan-o-gram execution, rotating product, and overall merchandising services. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving the business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves. Cell phone and car allowance will be provided as well as coverage for expenses.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Required Qualifications
We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Paid Direct Drug Card, & Scholarship Opportunities for children of associates, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support North America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
- Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM (May vary based on business needs)
- 100% Travel Required
- Territory: Interior BC (Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, Merritt, Penticton, South Okanogan)
- $50K to $60K Annually, Depending on Experience
As a Merchandiser, you will report to the Sales Account Manager. You will be working in our customer retail locations in the interior area of BC and be responsible for the maintenance and execution of our SmartStock Programs. Activities include but are not limited to tote to rack merchandising, display rack assembly, plan-o-gram execution, rotating product, and overall merchandising services. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving the business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves. Cell phone and car allowance will be provided as well as coverage for expenses.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine as directed by the Sales Account Manager.
- Communicating weekly with Sales Account Manager to gain updated guidance on program execution.
- Maintenance & execution of the SmartStock program (racks/plan-o-gram/ordering, merchandising activities.
- Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.
- Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.
- Attending to customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
- Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
- Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.
- Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
- Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
- Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Educational
- Development (GED) certificate.
- Required to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (gas card will be provided).
- Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle (snow tires may be required), and proper valid insurance.
- Must have valid insurance for work that meets minimum requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to use and understand store plan-o-gram and set instructions.
- Ability to learn how to operate a hand-held inventory control device, calculators, and computer.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook
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Responsibilities
Maintain and execute SmartStock programs at customer retail locations, including merchandising, planogram compliance, product rotation, display setup, and ordering. Follow the assigned call routine, communicate with the Sales Account Manager, address customer needs, and improve product availability and display placement.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable insured vehicle, and ability to travel throughout the territory. Candidates must communicate effectively, follow store planograms and instructions, and be able to learn inventory devices and use Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook.
Skills
- Merchandising
- Planogram Execution
- Inventory Control
- Product Rotation
- Out-Of-Stock Reduction
- Display Assembly
- Retail Store Execution
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Handheld Inventory Device Operation
- Driving
- Time Management
Benefits
- Health And Wellness Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Direct Drug Card
- Scholarship Opportunities For Children Of Associates
- Paid Time Off
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Car Allowance
- Expense Coverage
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Sales
- Logistics
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- SmartStock Program
- Merchandising
- Retail Locations
- Planogram
- Product Rotation
- Display Rack Assembly
- Inventory Control
- Ordering
- Out-Of-Stocks
- Product Freshness
- Date Code Compliance
- Marketing Best Practices
- Store Compliance
- Display Positioning
- Customer Service
- Sales Account Manager
- Call Routine
- Handheld Inventory Control Device
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Personal Transportation
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean Driving Record
- Vehicle Insurance
- Wholesale