Merchandising Associate

**We Deliver the Goods**:

- Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support our food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

**Position Details**:

- ** Pay**: Between $53,000 and $56,000 annually depending on experience, plus quarterly incentive opportunity
- ** Car Allowance**: $600/month
- ** Travel Required: B**ased out of Nanaimo, Ladysmith or Duncan but will travel the island

***This role is designed to help you develop and grow into a sales role here at Core-Mark**

**Primary Responsibilities**:
As a Merchandising Associate, you will report to the Sales Account Manager. You will be working in our customer retail locations in Nanaimo, Parksville, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, and Port Alberni, and be responsible for the maintenance and execution of our SmartStock Programs. Activities include but are not limited to tote to rack merchandising, display rack assembly, plan-o-gram execution, rotating product, and overall merchandising services. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving the business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves. Cell phone and car allowance will be provided as well as coverage for expenses.
**Responsibilities may include, but not limited to**:

- Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine as directed by the Sales Account Manager.
- Communicating weekly with Sales Account Manager to gain updated guidance on program execution.
- Maintenance & execution of the SmartStock program (racks/plan-o-gram/ordering, merchandising activities.
- Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.
- Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.
- Attending to customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
- Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
- Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.
- Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
- Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
- Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
- Required to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (gas card will be provided).
- Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle (snow tires may be required), and proper valid insurance.
- Must have valid insurance for work that meets minimum requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively.

**Qualification**:
1. High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

2. Required to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (gas card will be provided).

3. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle (snow tires may be required), and proper valid insurance.

4. Must have valid insurance for work that meets minimum requirements.
**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.
**Awards and Accolades