Merchandiser (P/t)

**Merchandiser (PT)**

**St Catharines, ON**

Concord National, a division of Concord National LLP, is a national broker in the Canadian Food Industry. We represent local and international clients who manufacture innovative conventional and natural products for distribution across Canada. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced **Merchandiser** to support our retail operations and improve our store presence in the Hamilton/St. Catharines/Niagara, ON area.

If you love to achieve results and need to love what you do as well as the company you work for, this is the perfect opportunity for you

**The Opportunity**

In this exciting and challenging role, you will ensure that the proper level of stock in the stores are maintained, and that the products that Concord National represents are displayed appropriately, with proper signage and favorable shelf placement. This includes setup, plan-o-gram execution, as well as the stocking, fronting, facing, and rotating product.

We are looking for a Part Time Merchandiser.

**Part time at 4 days a week** and offers a competitive total reward package that includes a vehicle allowance, gas card, cell phone allowance, and extended group benefits. We offer 12 days paid vacation, plus personal days off as well as a paid day off on your birthday

**Part time at 3 days** **a week** and offers a competitive total reward package that includes a vehicle allowance, mileage reimbursement, and cell phone allowance.

**Salary range: $20 to 24 an hour depending on skills, knowledge and experience.**

**Our core values are**:

- Passion
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Adaptability
- Initiative

**Primary Duties**:

- Negotiate and maximize in-store presence and placement for new and existing products, shelf position and display opportunities
- Store relines
- Perform audits on a regular basis; review with management, and resolve issues that may arise because of these audits
- Establish a regular call-cycle to meet individual and company established objectives and targets
- Build effective working relationships with in-store decision makers through demonstrated product knowledge, integrity, reliability, and consistency
- Responsible for weekly and monthly processing of administrative tasks including auditing, and promotional plans
- Accountable for all merchandising duties such as couponing, point of sale material, etc.
- Comply with all Standard Operational Procedures, company policies and procedures
- Be a Concord National Ambassador, who exemplifies our culture in all internal and external communications and interactions
- **Education and Experience**_
- 2 years previous or related merchandising experience
- High School or College Diploma is considered an asset
- **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**_
- Driver’s license in good standing with good driving record
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly organized, with attention to detail
- Must be able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team
- Strong Customer Service oriented
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook etc.)
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Growth oriented
- Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Comfortable with picking up computer software: Automated Retail Sales Programs
- **Travel Requirements**:_
- Frequent travel (80%) is required across assigned territory - No Overnight
- **Physical requirements**_**:

- Ability to stand with varied movement for up to 5 hours at a time
- Work requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, and lifting
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 - 30 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a reliable, insured vehicle?

**Experience**:

- Driving: 3 years (required)
- Merchandising: 2 years (required)

Work Location: On the road