Sr. Merchandising Associate

Location Fort Wayne, IN (46804)
Salary $24.08/ hr
Job Type Full Time
Posted 11 days ago
Reposted 4 days ago
Company Core-Mark
Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

  • Sign on bonus of $2500.00 paid out in 4 installments over 120 Days of Employment
  • Occasional overnight Travel
  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Why Join Core-Mark?

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

  • Starting Pay: $24.08/hr
  • Sign on bonus of $2500.00 paid out in 4 installments over 120 Days of Employment
  • Monday - Friday
  • Occasional overnight Travel

Position Purpose: The Sr Merchandiser is responsible for pricing and setting customer's stores. The Sr Merchandiser reports directly to the Merchandising Manager overseeing the geographical area they service. A Merchandiser may be either permanent in the position, or a temporary Sales Trainee assigned to the department as part of his/her ongoing sales training program/schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

The role of the Sr. Merchandiser is to execute retail-level selling strategies, implement promotions, and execute customer & Core-Mark growth business plans. Duties include inventory management, new/innovation item introductions, pricing analysis, stock evaluations, developing customer management relationships, over-seeing and implementing Food Service Programs and providing customer support in order to achieve annual selling goals. The Sr. Merchandiser acts as an extension of the customer's business. This role will work closely with the Account Executive position to ensure business objectives and strategies are aligned with store-level results. The Sr. Merchandiser role will work closely with customer price-book/back office teams to monitor pricing strategies, provide astute market trend observations and successfully implement Core-Mark Programs for business growth.

Required Qualifications

2-Year Degree or equivalent Retail and/or Convenience Store experience preferred

Microsoft Office Experience

Presentation, Selling and Closing Skills

Driver's License in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

Merchandising or Food Service Sales experience

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .

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