Merchandiser - Pet Retail

Description

Central Pet Distribution is Hiring Merchandisers! 4-Day Work Week, Weekends and Evenings Off!

Do you love pets and love working independently? Our growing company is seeking experienced merchandisers to visit and service our retail accounts.

Our Pet Distribution team works together to supply our customers with the nation’s top brands of pet supplies. With a set schedule and weekly route in a designated geographical area, our merchandisers do an outstanding job getting our products onto store shelves.

If you are customer service oriented, organized, dependable, and have great time management skills this may be the job for you!

Location : Atlanta, GA area.

Shift Details : Full-time : Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri; typically off Wed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive, unpack and scan via R / F unit inbound inventory for retail locations. Merchandise product onto store shelves according to schematics

Place replenishment orders for designated products

Count, pack and arrange for the pickup / delivery of returned goods

Develop relationships with Back Door Receivers

Work closely with store sales staff in regard to shelf maintenance and appropriate merchandising standards

Construct and assemble displays, and display components according to specifications. Change and rotate interior display areas and signage to reflect promotional changes

Consistently monitor e-mail and voicemail for communication requests and information from the business unit

Practice exceptional safety measures when driving

Display excellent customer service while interacting with store managers and employees

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous merchandising experience

Strong communication skills needed to interact with store personnel and consumers

Ability to use box cutters, bar-coding scanners, push carts and dollies safely

Must have Smartphone

Must have computer or access to a computer

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits

Must have valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of insurance

Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 30 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a normal work day.

Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the course of a normal work day.

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is conducted at retail grocery stores in loading / unloading area and on sales floor

Driving to / from and between retail locations is done in personal vehicle

Remote

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave
• A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years.

With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries.

The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.

Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture.

Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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