About this role
Associated Grocers is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and detail-oriented Full-Time HBC/GM Merchandiser to support our valued independent retailers throughout the Baton Rouge area!
In this exciting role, you'll play an important part in keeping store shelves stocked, creating eye-catching displays, introducing new products, and helping our retailers maximize sales and deliver a great shopping experience!
What You'll Do:
• Make an Impact! Order, stock, organize, and merchandise Health & Beauty Care (HBC) and General Merchandise (GM) departments in our retail partner stores.
• Bring New Products to Life! Coordinate new product introductions and ensure merchandise is displayed effectively.
• Drive Sales & Creativity! Promote, sell, and build attractive product displays for our contracted merchandising clients.
• Build Strong Relationships! Work closely with our retailers to provide outstanding service and merchandising support.
If you're energetic, organized, enjoy working independently, and take pride in seeing the results of your hard work, we want to hear from you!
Competitive Pay, Weekly Payroll, Comprehensive Benefits Package, 401K Retirement Program, Paid Time Off upon hire, Fantastic Team Environment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Order HBC/GM merchandise for member/retailers stores. Verify expiration dates on all product received and on shelf.
• Check in the entire order. This includes cases and totes.
• Stocking, Rotating, Pulling Discontinued Items and Dusting all HBC/GM departments in member/retailer stores each time the store is worked.
• Notify your supervisor and/or supervisor of any errors in shipping and/or out dated product.
• Fill out Complete and Accurate Credit Return forms
• Make sure private label products are merchandised to the right of the comparable national brand.
• Develop a good working relationship with member/retailer.
• Work in new items and replace slow and non-selling items.
Education and/or Experience No less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• The employee must maintain a valid Driver's License.
• The employee must maintain an appropriate motor vehicle driving record.
Other Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of HBC/GM
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Dependable
• Ability to use a two-step stool to reach and handle product