Overnight Traveling Grocery Reset Merchandiser

PL Marketing - Fairview, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Fairview, TN

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Overnight Traveling Grocery Reset Merchandiser plays a crucial role in enhancing the sales of Corporate Brand products by executing grocery store section resets. This position involves working as part of a team to support merchandising efforts in alignment with Kroger's Corporate Brand Mission and P.L. Marketing. The role requires overnight travel and a commitment to customer service, teamwork, and effective communication with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Kroger's Customer 1st Strategy.
• Direct temporary workers when needed.
• Work independently to execute category/aisle set plan.
• Demonstrate a high level of teamwork when interacting with Kroger, National Food Brokers, and other P.L. Marketing employees.
• Help identify opportunities to increase sales of Kroger Corporate Brands with recommendations for new items, improved product placement, pricing/promotional opportunities, and resolution for any supply/stocking issues.
• Apply strong merchandising skills and ability to read, understand and implement plan-o-grams.
• Complete assigned plan-o-gram work in a timely manner; ensure sections are properly tagged.
• Work in all departments of a store per plan.
• Operate a CAO gun and printer.
• Operate Kroger equipment in a 'safety first' manner.
• Consistently communicate retail opportunities to supervisor (P.L. Marketing Set Team Leader).
• Remain qualified as an insurable driver.
• Travel up to 50% overnight as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English.
• Read, understand and implement plan-o-grams.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Computer/internet access with knowledge of email and web-based applications.
• Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Qualify as an insurable driver with an excellent driving record.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• A smartphone with internet/data access is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Retail grocery store experience, especially merchandising experience.
• Consumer product company experience with strong merchandising skills.
• Broker experience with strong merchandising skills.

Benefits

• Full-time position with consistent hours.
• Opportunities for overtime during peak periods.