What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Merchandising & Foodservice Specialist - FW area position at F. McConnell and Sons?
Position Summary
Have you enjoyed working in a convenience or grocery store? Do you like engaging with consumers, discovering new products, and understanding how retail programs come together? Have you ever wondered what the next step in your career could be—working for the distributor behind the scenes?
F. McConnell and Sons, Inc. is seeking a Regional Merchandising & Foodservice Specialist to support merchandising and foodservice initiatives across assigned accounts. This role plays a vital part in executing merchandising standards, supporting foodservice programs, implementing resets, and building strong customer relationships through consistent on-site engagement.
Key Responsibilities
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Have you enjoyed working in a convenience or grocery store? Do you like engaging with consumers, discovering new products, and understanding how retail programs come together? Have you ever wondered what the next step in your career could be—working for the distributor behind the scenes?
F. McConnell and Sons, Inc. is seeking a Regional Merchandising & Foodservice Specialist to support merchandising and foodservice initiatives across assigned accounts. This role plays a vital part in executing merchandising standards, supporting foodservice programs, implementing resets, and building strong customer relationships through consistent on-site engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct monthly on-site visits to assigned convenience store accounts to maintain merchandising standards and strengthen customer relationships
- Execute scheduled merchandising visits during regular business hours
- Remove discontinued or underperforming items and replace them with approved or new merchandise to optimize assortment and sales performance
- Promote and implement new foodservice programs, product launches, and sales initiatives aligned with company objectives
- Perform full store resets, including:
- Replacing item tags
- Reorganizing shelves and displays
- Ensuring planogram compliance
- Complete special projects and additional assignments as needed
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- General knowledge of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) products
- Curiosity and interest in convenience store distribution
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Prior merchandising and planogram execution experience
- Foodservice experience preferred, especially within convenience retail environments
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Valid driver’s license with maintained auto insurance
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening
- High School Diploma (Required)
- Some college coursework (Preferred)
- Monday–Friday: Will include Field travel to customer locations using a personal vehicle, monthly meetings, planning, and administrative tasks.
- Work performed in varying weather conditions
- Use of a personal cell phone during work hours
- Daily physical activity, including:
- Lifting, moving, and handling products up to 20 pounds
- Constructing, adjusting, and resetting shelving, displays, and foodservice equipment
- Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
- Performing merchandising resets in diverse store environments
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