What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery Merchandiser position at DeLallo?
DeLallo Grocery Merchandisers provide the ultimate shopping experience by helping to maintain our products in our customer’s stores, cultivate relationships with customer contacts, and build creative and visually appealing display sets. If you enjoy working at a fast-pace in a high-energy, team-based environment, demonstrate a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service, we want you to come grow with us!
Responsibilities:
- Travel to stores to assist our customers by organizing and displaying DeLallo products within an assigned territory
- Build relationships with customers and introduce them to new items and promotions
- Handle shipper surveys, off-shelve displays, cutting and sampling of products, promotions, ads, and cross-merchandising
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-years’ experience in the food industry; preferably in deli, grocery and/or bakery
- Must be available to work Monday-Friday and some Saturdays
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive movements
(i.e., bending, pushing, pulling, lifting) - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
- Valid driver’s license without restrictions and proof of current vehicle insurance
- Must be available to maintain schedule appropriate with customer’s business operations
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within the company and assigned accounts
- Ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs and priorities
- Willingness to learn and work in all areas of the business as needs dictate
- High School Diploma or equivalent
You’ll be working in a collaborative and innovative environment with an abundance of opportunities to learn and develop. Here, you will find a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial mindset that is focused on the future. You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports professional growth as well as works as a team to make sure the job gets done.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive wages
- Bi-weekly pay
- 401k with company match
TIME OFF
- Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
- Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
HEALTH INSURANCE & ANCILLARY BENEFITS (available after 14 days for full time employees)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Hospital Indemnity
- Term Life Insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Free flu shots (all employees)
LIFE EVENTS
- Short- term and Long-term disability
- Accident
- Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Career Advancement
- Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
- Training & Development
- Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
- Individualized Intern Development
TEAM MEMBER PERKS
- Referral Program
- On-Line Purchase Discount
Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where we lead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA.
The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the market—to delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.