What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Travelling Field Merchandiser (95% Travel/willing to train) position at 84 Lumber Company?
What is merchandising at 84 Lumber? You will be creating attractive displays and functional storage for our thousands of products.
This is not a desk job. You’ll be active and hands-on, traveling to any of our 310 locations nationwide. The position also includes forklift training, so you can safely and confidently handle equipment as needed.
We’re looking for candidates based in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. The role involves traveling for 5 to 10 days at a time, with all travel expenses and accommodations fully covered.
Estimated total compensation: $55,000-$56,000, which includes base salary, incentive pay, and per diem.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and want to learn new skills while traveling, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Set and stock all gondolas in showroom according to each store’s layout
- Set racks in warehouse and stock per layout plan
- Price all products accurately
- Set all displays per layout guidelines
- Hang aisle markers, signage, and banners
- Send back extra gondola or racking parts to the main building
Supervisory Responsibility
Store associates during merchandising efforts and temporary help.
Work Environment
This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, such as, extreme cold/heat/humidity/wet conditions. This position works near moving mechanical parts. Rarely, this position is exposed to vibrations, risk of electrical shock, fumes, airborne particles and toxic chemicals.
Physical Demands
This position frequently: stands, walk, uses hands and fingers, handles, feels, reaches with hands and arms, talk and listens. Periodically, this position climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches and crawls. Rarely, this position sits.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work depends on store hours of operations, 45 hours per week.
Travel
Travel is expected for this position.
Qualifications
Additional Competencies
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports and legal documents; respond to common injuries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; write speeches and articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format
- Word Processing and database software
- Spreadsheet software
- Order Processing system
- Web-based Software
- POS system
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/ or training.
84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.
Salary : $55,000 - $56,000