What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Merchandising Specialist position at House-Hasson Hardware Company?
Ready for a career that combines travel, teamwork, and hands-on project work? We're looking for a Merchandiser to join our traveling team and help independent retailers create organized, attractive, and customer-focused stores across our 24-state service region.
If you enjoy hands-on work, traveling to new places, and seeing the direct results of your efforts, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
As a Merchandiser, you'll work alongside a Merchandiser Team Leader to execute store projects for independent hardware retailers across House-Hasson's service area. Responsibilities include:
- Traveling to customer store locations throughout our 24-state region
- Assisting with new store openings, remodels, and complete store resets
- Arrange and stock products using planograms and free-flow merchandising techniques
- Assembling and installing shelving, displays, fixtures, and signage
- Applying pricing labels and bin tags to ensure accurate product identification
- Verifying pricing and tag accuracy using dealer pricing programs and system data
- Organizing sales floors to create a clean, customer-friendly shopping experience
- Working directly with store owners and managers to prioritize project needs
- Training store employees on merchandising standards and planogram maintenance
- Documenting project progress and communicating updates to leadership
- Collaborating with Retail Project Managers, Set Crew Leaders, and sales teams to meet project deadlines
- Delivering exceptional customer service while representing House-Hasson Hardware in the field
- One or more years of merchandising, retail, warehouse, or related experience, preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (training provided)
- Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise and fixtures weighing up to 50–85 pounds
- Climb ladders and install signage as needed
- Stand, walk, bend, and work in retail environments for extended periods
- Ability to perform physically demanding work while traveling regularly
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Daily Per Diem While Traveling
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Company-Paid Life Insurance