Job Details
A&L Foods has an immediate need for a part-time Merchandiser. The position will serve the Milwaukee, WI area. You will be responsible for merchandising specialty foods and delivering superior in-store customer service at large retail grocery stores. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented, motivated, and a self-starter.
The job would be a 15-20hr work week. Working on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday on a consistent basis in-store merchandising and order writing. The hourly pay is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Organize, rotate, and stock shelves during each store visit. Ensure all products are tagged, in their appropriate location and set to shelf standards.
- Remove items that are out-of-code or not selling per customer guidelines.
- Build displays and create themes to increase sales volume and support holiday/ special promotions.
- Manage stores within assigned territory timely and efficiently.
- Assists in placement of appropriate POS material to increase promotional effectiveness.
- Maintain proficient product knowledge.
- Ability to travel throughout assigned territory on a regular and frequent basis.
- Other duties as needed/assigned.
What You Need: - High school diploma or equivalent and previous retail/grocery merchandising experience.
- Valid driver's license and insurance required. Reliable transportation and ability to travel frequently throughout assigned territory.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the customer; position may work variable hours.
- Knowledge of proper product handling and ability to lift 50-75 pounds. Frequent stooping, bending, standing and kneeling.
- Ability to work weekends as needed.
- Superior customer service and interpersonal skills required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and excellent organization skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high volume environment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Why join A&L Foods? In business since 1938, A&L Foods remains one of the last local family owned and operated food distribution companies in the country. We are a unique specialty food distributor servicing national and regional chain stores, large institutional accounts, independent grocers, specialty/ gourmet stores, delis, restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals and schools. Now in our third generation, A&L Foods remains committed to our customers. If you want to join a growing team with the opportunity for long-term personal and career success, apply today!
To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.
Phone calls and emails regarding this job posting are not accepted. A&L Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.