Senior Retail Merchandiser - Buffalo, NY

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6th largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States.

We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA, and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Nevada.  We service retail stores such as but not limited to Albertson, Safeway, and Kroger in various locations within the West, Central, and East Coast Regions.  We're hiring immediately.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible work schedules, Paid Drive Time, Vision, Health, Dental and mileage reimbursement for assigned store work hours.   Sr.

Field Merchandiser - Sales & Merchandising   Locations :

• Buffalo, NY | Syracuse, NY Payrate :  $20 per hour (Depending On Experience) Hours :  Up to 40 hours weekly Essential Job Functions :    Service store routes according to the assigned call cycle frequencies, working closely with the L&R District Manager (DM) to drive execution excellence for our Customers’ Customers   Ability to service “open” stores in the territory as needed based on geography in support of DM   Be the “Go-To” person within District to assist with store coverage, Executive walks, remodels, etc.   High level of knowledge of tools, processes, and KPIs to support DM with Training as needed   Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines, utilizing a company-supplied Tablet with Repsly software.   Stock shelves with delivered merchandise, work backstock when necessary, and create category orders promptly    Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policies regarding invoicing, exchanges, and returns.     Familiarity with planograms and footage by department, while balancing sales and inventory control   Assist with in-store training for new hires   Other Tasks and Responsibilities :    Maintain efficient communication with Store Associates upon each store visit    Verify Merchandise shipments upon receipt and checked in by authorized store personnel   Provide consistent professional communication with Store Management and Store Associates   Clean and organize display cases and shelves as needed   Conduct store surveys and audits per request, including but not limited to, taking photographs of assigned departments to solve store issues   Opportunity to service additional stores upon business needs and necessity   Ability to conduct physical work, frequently lifting up to 40 lbs.   Qualifications :    Must have served 2+ years as an L&R FM or 3 years with a reputable 3rd party Merchandising company   Been a consistently high performer with high-level use of Repsly & understanding of L&R’s KPIs   Must be able to work Full-Time hours & flexible to cover stores as requested   Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills    High School Diploma or G.E.D   Must have a valid driver’s license   Your own personal vehicle since you’ll be driving to and from stores   Proof of Car Insurance    Motor vehicle history with 3 or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years)   Computer or smartphone with an internet connection   At L&R Distributors, we do not seek salary history information from applicants Powered by JazzHR