Full Time Grocery Merchandiser

About the Role

The Grocery Merchandiser will properly manage their assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, and tasks. They will have the ability to take pictures and complete reporting requirements with the technology provided. This position will require merchandising, and the ability to repeatedly bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Location: Chicago, IL (within a 40-60 mile radius)
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week
• Compensation: $20 hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for selling, merchandising, and gaining/maintaining distribution within a variety of accounts.
• Ensure clients' products are well stocked and order if product is not in stock or low.
• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.
• Retail work will entail ordering products, working product to shelves from new orders, etc.
• Conduct audits in area grocery stores.
• Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory.
• Verify that clients' products are accurately represented on store shelves.
• Maintain a safe working environment while working in the stores.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code and attendance guidelines.
• Comply with any additional guidelines established by the Store Team.
• Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Requires consistent use of mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication.
• Ability to switch between tasks such as stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the day.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift regularly throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment with minimal supervision.
• Work independently, follow directions, and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver License.
• Proof of Automobile insurance.
• Reliable phone (within 5 years old) service and internet service for daily communication.
• Ability to drive to stores in assigned territory to complete retail tasks & audits at local grocery retailers.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently.
• Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus (but not required).

Perks

• Paid drive time at .70 a mile.
• Monthly phone stipend.
• Steady and consistent scheduled working hours with available route flexibility.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company sponsored life insurance.
• PTO and sick days.
• Two paid volunteer days per year.
• 401k with company match.
• Weekly pay.