MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST

MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST

The Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring the optimal presentation, availability, and execution of company products across assigned retail locations. This role supports brand visibility, drives product distribution, maintains merchandising standards, and ensures accurate reporting through designated tools. The Merchandiser builds strong relationships with store personnel, executes promotional programs, and maintains consistent store coverage within an assigned geographical region.

Your responsibilities will be:

- Accountable for the presentation, availability, and supply of products across assigned store locations.

- Build productive relationships with store personnel, create impactful displays, and support a positive brand image.

- Access to dependable transportation for routing between multiple stores within an assigned geographical region; routes are assigned by leadership and may change based on organizational needs.

- Ensure full coverage of all assigned stores and verify that scheduled visits are completed according to established frequency and execution standards.

- Audit retail stores regularly to identify and resolve issues at the store level.

- Oversee the assigned route and maintain an accurate, up to date database of all stores and operational details.

- Ensure brand programs and promotions are executed accurately, on time, and in alignment with company initiatives.

- Maintain full distribution of existing SKUs; take inventory and assess product availability to identify items requiring replenishment.

- Ensure shelves and secondary placements are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set according to schematics.

- Maintain clean products on shelves and displays according to merchandising standards.

- Ensure correct product tagging, rotation, and placement of POP materials.

- Ensure accurate planogram execution for all brands and categories.

- Implement point of sale regional programs and secure additional space opportunities for company products.

- Request merchandise from the in-store warehouse based on available space and product on hand.

- Ensure complete and accurate registration in Go Sharp of all brands present at the point of sale, including pricing, Market Picture (MKP), Out of Stock (OOS) status, and other relevant data for both company and competitor products.

- Retrieve POP materials from company warehouses and, when responsible for an individual storage site, maintain accurate inventory and administer all POP materials accordingly.

- Inform the immediate supervisor of any new product launches or commercial activities observed from competing brands.

- Support the Director of Regional Sales in coordinating special projects related to brand programs across regional chains, customers, or distributors.

- Demonstrate effective time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), with 1-3 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Basic knowledge of retail merchandising within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.

- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance required.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), with the ability to compile, analyze, and summarize basic data and reports.

- Experience with grocery, distributor, or retail management software is preferred.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders at various levels.

- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and respect for others while consistently upholding company values and commitments.

- Maintain a customer-focused approach by responding promptly to customer needs, addressing concerns effectively, and seeking feedback to improve service.

- Exhibits dependability and accountability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliable completion of assigned responsibilities.

- Ability to organize work effectively, manage multiple priorities, and follow established processes and reporting requirements.

Physical demands:

- The team member must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

- While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The team member is required to stand, walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

- Capable of driving for extended periods of time.

- Ability to concentrate in front of a computer for some periods of time.

- Capable of moving and lifting heavy objects such as (cases of products, pallets, displays, etc.)

- Skin may encounter some of the following products: cleansing products and personal safety products such as sanitizing gel, and towelettes.

- Must wear protective gloves, face masks, and other protective equipment deemed necessary by MXL, by the customers, or by the City or State Government.

- Capable of securely use corrugated cutters, scissors, and other materials or tools needed to execute daily merchandising chores at store level or in warehouse environments.

Our work environment:

- Work is performed in a retail store environment, including the sales floor, warehouse, and stockroom.

- Regular exposure to moderate to crowded conditions, including high-traffic grocery and retail sales floors.

- Frequent exposure to noise levels and customer interaction typical of grocery and retail environments.

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our team members where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, plans and culture.

Our benefits:

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

- Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.

- Retirement savings plan.

- Professional development opportunities.

- A collaborative and innovative work environment.

- Life insurance.

- Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.