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Equiliem
Merchandiser
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A Merchandiser assists with marketing or promoting merchandise in a retail store. Advises on trends and styles; designs and creates merchandise displays in a store, to generate or improve customer sales. Works with sales associates, merchandise managers and product vendors. Monitors customer preferences and sales data.
$36,373 / year median in Michigan
-3% projected decline
Job Description
MerchandiserPosition OverviewThe primary responsibility of the Merchandiser is to service assigned retail customers in a safe, productive, and professional manner. This position is responsible for maintaining appropriate product inventory levels, ensuring products are properly displayed and rotated, and supporting overall execution at both large- and small-format off-premise retail locations.
The Merchandiser will also provide sales support by building strong relationships with customers and identifying opportunities to increase product placement and sales when appropriate.
Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer & Account ManagementMaintain appropriate product levels at assigned accounts to support sales and minimize out-of-stock conditions.
Ensure products are properly rotated and maintained according to established product rotation standards, minimizing out-of-code and damaged product.
Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning company equipment and ensure it is presented in a premium manner.
Establish and maintain friendly, professional relationships with retail managers and account contacts.
Identify opportunities to improve product placement, displays, and overall execution within assigned accounts. Merchandising & ExecutionExecute established merchandising processes, standards, and routines across assigned accounts.
Build, protect, and grow the assigned product portfolio through strong in-store execution.
Monitor competitor activity, including new product launches, promotions, and price changes, and communicate relevant information to the appropriate sales team.
Notify the appropriate Account Sales Manager of damaged, dented, or out-of-code product requiring pickup or exchange.
Communicate out-of-stock items and opportunities to improve product placement and point-of-distribution execution.
Maintain required records and documentation in compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations, including mileage, fuel purchases, training, driver logs, and other required records. Team CollaborationCollaborate with sales team members to execute new programs, promotions, and large-format displays.
Share best practices and work collaboratively across teams to improve execution and customer service.
Represent the company and brand professionally through responsible driving, customer interactions, and overall in-market presence.
Demonstrate professionalism, focus, passion, and accountability in all aspects of the role. Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is reliable, customer-focused, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced retail environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships with retail customers are important to success in this position.
About EquiliemEquiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.
For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:
Medical InsuranceVision & Dental InsuranceLife InsuranceMatching 401(k)Commuter BenefitsEmployee Discounts & RewardsPayroll Payment Options Future Communication ConsentBy applying, you are providing consent for Equiliem to engage with you via phone calls, AI-generated calls, AI-generated text messages, standard text messages, and/or emails to share job opportunities. Consistent with our Privacy Policy, information obtained will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Message frequency may vary for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You may reply STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance.
EEO EmployerEquiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or (732) 238-6050. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
The Merchandiser will also provide sales support by building strong relationships with customers and identifying opportunities to increase product placement and sales when appropriate.
Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer & Account ManagementMaintain appropriate product levels at assigned accounts to support sales and minimize out-of-stock conditions.
Ensure products are properly rotated and maintained according to established product rotation standards, minimizing out-of-code and damaged product.
Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning company equipment and ensure it is presented in a premium manner.
Establish and maintain friendly, professional relationships with retail managers and account contacts.
Identify opportunities to improve product placement, displays, and overall execution within assigned accounts. Merchandising & ExecutionExecute established merchandising processes, standards, and routines across assigned accounts.
Build, protect, and grow the assigned product portfolio through strong in-store execution.
Monitor competitor activity, including new product launches, promotions, and price changes, and communicate relevant information to the appropriate sales team.
Notify the appropriate Account Sales Manager of damaged, dented, or out-of-code product requiring pickup or exchange.
Communicate out-of-stock items and opportunities to improve product placement and point-of-distribution execution.
Maintain required records and documentation in compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations, including mileage, fuel purchases, training, driver logs, and other required records. Team CollaborationCollaborate with sales team members to execute new programs, promotions, and large-format displays.
Share best practices and work collaboratively across teams to improve execution and customer service.
Represent the company and brand professionally through responsible driving, customer interactions, and overall in-market presence.
Demonstrate professionalism, focus, passion, and accountability in all aspects of the role. Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is reliable, customer-focused, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced retail environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships with retail customers are important to success in this position.
About EquiliemEquiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.
Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.
For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.
BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:
Medical InsuranceVision & Dental InsuranceLife InsuranceMatching 401(k)Commuter BenefitsEmployee Discounts & RewardsPayroll Payment Options Future Communication ConsentBy applying, you are providing consent for Equiliem to engage with you via phone calls, AI-generated calls, AI-generated text messages, standard text messages, and/or emails to share job opportunities. Consistent with our Privacy Policy, information obtained will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Message frequency may vary for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You may reply STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance.
EEO EmployerEquiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or (732) 238-6050. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.