About the Merchandiser role
A Merchandiser makes sure the right products are in the right place, at the right price, in a presentation that sells. They set up displays and planograms, keep shelves stocked and faced, rotate stock, place price tags and promotional signage, and monitor how products perform. Some merchandisers work inside one store; field merchandisers cover a territory of stores on behalf of a brand or distributor.
The role connects sales data to the shop floor. Strong merchandisers read sell-through reports, spot slow movers and out-of-stocks, and adjust displays or reorder points to fix them. Field merchandisers also build relationships with store managers, negotiate for better shelf space and secondary placements, audit competitor pricing and displays, and report back with photos and notes that guide the brand's retail strategy.
In your posting, make the working model explicit: in-store or field-based, the territory and expected travel, and whether a car and valid driver's license are required. Name the product category, since merchandising cosmetics differs greatly from merchandising beverages, and note physical demands such as lifting cases and building displays. Also state whether the role only executes planograms or helps design them.
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Job brief
We are hiring a Merchandiser to make sure our products are where they sell. You will build and maintain displays to plan, keep shelves stocked and faced, rotate stock, place pricing and promotional signage, and watch how each line is performing.
This suits somebody precise about presentation and comfortable working without supervision for most of the day, who notices an out-of-stock or a slipping display before anyone has to point it out.
Responsibilities
- Stock, face, and organize shelves so products are always available and presentable
- Execute planograms and display standards accurately, and document completion with photos
- Build and maintain promotional displays, end caps, and secondary placements
- Ensure correct pricing, labels, and promotional signage across the assigned section or stores
- Rotate stock, check dates, and remove damaged or expired product from the floor
- Monitor inventory levels, report out-of-stocks, and support ordering and replenishment
- Track product sell-through and recommend layout or assortment adjustments
- Audit and report competitor pricing, promotions, and shelf presence
- Build productive relationships with store managers and staff to protect and grow shelf space
- Complete visit reports and merchandising records accurately and on time
Requirements and skills
- Has worked in merchandising, retail, or another store execution role
- Reads a planogram and executes it exactly as documented
- Comfortable with sales and stock numbers and with reporting on a phone or a spreadsheet
- Precise about pricing, signage, and display standards
- Works independently, since most of the day has nobody watching
- Physically able to stand, bend, climb, and lift throughout a shift
- Available for early mornings and weekends when resets are scheduled
- A high school diploma or equivalent
Nice to have
- Field merchandising experience covering multiple stores, with a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Experience in our product category, such as grocery, beverage, apparel, or consumer electronics
- Familiarity with retail execution or planogram software
- Visual merchandising training or experience designing displays, not just executing them
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