Empire Marketing Strategies is the leading expert in the food brokerage industry and supports the Grocery, Meat/Seafood, Deli/Bakery and Produce suppliers for Kroger and the Kroger family of companies.

We are seeking Full-Time, energetic, and hands on Center Store Retail Merchandiser. Retail Merchandisers ensure best in class in store merchandising to include building displays, packing out product, and replenishing permanent secondary displays and maintain sale-ability of all authorized items.

What we offer

• Benefits
• 401k Matching
• Vehicle/Travel Reimbursement Program

Retail Merchandiser Job Description

• Call on all the stores in assigned territory within the established call frequency
• Sell and service all principal accounts represented by company
• Aggressively sell displays of manufacturer-client brands while working within the guidelines of customer regulations and manufacturer-client display objectives
• Obtain and maintain 100% distribution of all manufacturer-client products approved by the retail customer
• Conduct regular checks of store reorder line number tags to insure continued distribution and reordering
• Carry out all previously planned promotion and programs to a successful conclusion
• Supply point-of-sale material to store(s) as required by the manufacturer-client and approved by the retailer
• Apply manufacturer’s cents-off coupons and special offers to product as required by the manufacturer and approved by the customer
• Insure that all retail objectives and shelf standards are met and maintained in assigned territory
• Keep sections set to customer’s schematic or stocking plan as is required or beneficial to manufacturer-clients
• Together with the Retail Supervisor establish an efficient attached territory itinerary and then follow this approved coverage plan

Retail Merchandiser Basic Requirements

• Could require some weekend work and over night stay
• Detailed oriented and able to multi task effectively
• Thorough communication skills and able to speak to store management.
• Self-motivated, Work independently and able to meet deadlines
• Merchandising and or retail experience preferred
• Must have a dependable car, meet our required auto insurance coverage and a good driving record
• Willing to drive
• Must be able to travel daily with some over night travel/stays

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Experience:

• Meat/Produce Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Virginia Beach, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road