The Merchandiser role consists of an individual who can improve the consumer buying experience by creating merchandising solutions in their assigned retail stores. The Merchandiser’s duties include but are not limited to cultivating relationships with in-store management, executing merchandising resets, building retail displays, and managing the merchandising of impulse items displayed on clip strips, j-hooks, power panels, and free-standing displays in specific areas of supermarkets. They are also responsible for the proper implementation of plan-o-grams, new item placement, void corrections, stock rotation, and building displays.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a quick learner, has a strong attention to detail, and works well in independent situations. They must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with business partners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- -Maintain store presentation standards through building d
Merchandiser
Our merchandisers are the heart and soul of Jacent. They’re on the front lines in more than 17,000 stores placing just the right products, building displays, and working with store personnel – right in their own community. Our people are what makes us special and makes us the #1 impulse merchandising company in North America. We are looking for individuals that align with our culture pillars of We Always Play Offense, We Are Solutions Oriented, We Deliver Legendary Service, We Act With Integrity And Courage, and We Are Stronger Together.
Why Jacent
- Daytime hours and a predictable schedule
- Paid on-line and in-person training
- Mileage and travel time paid between stores
- Advancement opportunities
- Quarterly performance incentives
- $18.00 to $19.00 per hour
- Approximately 20 hours per week
Who We’re Looking For
- A self-starter and quick learner who enjoys working both independently and in a team setting
- Someone who is comfortable in changing environments
- Someone who is able to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without a reasonable accommodation, which include:
- Standing and walking 3-8hrs
- Lifting to 50 lbs.
- Crouching, bending, twisting, and repetitive hand movements
- Possesses excellent organizational skills
- A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships with business partners.
- Resides within 20 kms of Victoria, BC.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Cultivating relationships with in-store management
- Executing merchandising resets
- Building retail displays
- Merchandising impulse items on clip strips & J-hooks
- Implementing plan-o-grams
Check out this video to learn more!
A Day in the Life of a Jacent Merchandiser
Who We Are
Jacent is the leading cross-merchandising impulse product company in North America and offers multiple solutions to make the challenging world of retail easier.
We are strategic merchandising experts. With our data driven insights and complete line of impulse products, we enable inspired shopping experiences – and increased sales. Jacent sources shopper-inspired products, and blends data and experience to help retailers design and manage strategic merchandising programs. With our 2,500+ merchandising employees, we then provide the merchandising for more than 17,000 stores to maximize sales.
Statement of Commitment & Accommodation
Our Company is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and that is free of barriers based on age, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex (including pregnancy) gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status and disability. The Company commits to provide accommodation for needs related to the grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code, unless to do so would cause undue hardship, as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy on disability and the duty to accommodate.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion. The Company will work cooperatively, and in a spirit of respect, with all partners in the accommodation process. If you require any accommodation to help facilitate your interview, please let us know.
- isplays, fixture installation, store sets, shelf maintenance, down stock, retrofits, inventory reconciliation, display maintenance, and POP installation
- -Identify opportunities for incremental display space to drive volume goals
- -Cover multiple stores daily on an assigned route
- -Build relationships with business partners and store management
- -Assist and monitor customer satisfaction
- -Collaborate with the area lead and territory manager on all significant initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.)
- -Maintain full distribution and display of products on assigned accounts
- -Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.
- -Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- -Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- -Strong organizational skills with the ability to schedule your time efficiently
- -Competitive drive to succeed
- -Available morning and afternoon hours, Monday-Friday
- -Flexible and adaptable to change
- -Ability to work efficiently with a high level of independence and initiative, self-motivated
- -Detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
- -Ability to read and follow planograms and assemble store fixtures and displays
- -Be a proactive, good problem solver, and possess excellent communication skills
- -Have excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines
Experience and Credentials
- -High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required
- -1 to 2 years previous merchandising, grocery, or retail sales experience preferred
- -Ability to move, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds and be on feet for 3 to 8 hours consecutively
- -Must have and use reliable transportation
- -Must possess and produce a valid state driver’s license with proof of current automobile insurance coverage, unless utilizing other means of transportation
- -Must have access to and be able to use a smartphone capable of running and using the required applicable company-related software programs and business tasks like ordering, GPS tracking, and time recording.
- -Must be computer literate and able to operate a smartphone or tablet utilizing different applications and the internet for company business, like ordering GPS tracking, and time recording
- -Must be able to read, speak, and understand English
Servicing stores weekday mornings and early afternoons. No evenings or weekends are required.
Approximately 20 hours weekly.