Job Description

Summary

We are currently hiring a full-time Merchandiser to deliver exceptional rack services and merchandising support to our Retailers in the Baton Rouge area. In this role, you will:

• Order, stock, and merchandise HBC/GM departments in member/retailer stores
• Manage new product introductions
• Promote and sell displays for contracted clients of Merchandising Services

This full-time position requires a commitment of approximately 32-40 hours per week.

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.

1. Order HBC/GM merchandise for member/retailers stores. Verify expiration dates on all product received and on shelf.
2. Check in the entire order. This includes cases and totes.
3. Stocking, Rotating, Pulling Discontinued Items and Dusting all HBC/GM departments in member/retailer stores each time the store is worked.
4. Notify your supervisor and/or supervisor of any errors in shipping and/or out dated product.
5. Fill out Complete and Accurate Credit Return forms
6. Make sure private label products are merchandised to the right of the comparable national brand.
7. Develop a good working relationship with member/retailer.
8. 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

1. Knowledge of HBC/GM
2. Ability to work with little supervision
3. Dependable
4. Ability to use a two-step stool to reach and handle product