Sr. Field Merchandiser - Sales & Merchandising

Locations: Helena, MT | Missoula, MT | Bozeman, MT | Whitefish, MT | Great Falls, MT | Lewistown, MT

Payrate: $22 per hour (Depending On Experience) Hours: Up to 40 hours weekly

Essential Job Functions:

• Service store routes according to the assigned call cycle frequencies, working closely with the L&R District Manager (DM) to drive execution excellence for our Customers' Customers
• Ability to service "open" stores in the territory as needed based on geography in support of DM
• Be the "Go-To" person within District to assist with store coverage, Executive walks, remodels, etc.
• High level of knowledge of tools, processes, and KPIs to support DM with Training as needed
• Place orders for required inventory according to store ordering guidelines, utilizing a company-supplied Tablet with Repsly software.
• Stock shelves with delivered merchandise, work backstock when necessary, and create category orders promptly
• Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policies regarding invoicing, exchanges, and returns.
• Familiarity with planograms and footage by department, while balancing sales and inventory control
• Assist with in-store training for new hires

Other Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintain efficient communication with Store Associates upon each store visit
• Verify Merchandise shipments upon receipt and checked in by authorized store personnel
• Provide consistent professional communication with Store Management and Store Associates
• Clean and organize display cases and shelves as needed
• Conduct store surveys and audits per request, including but not limited to, taking photographs of assigned departments to solve store issues
• Opportunity to service additional stores upon business needs and necessity
• Ability to conduct physical work, frequently lifting up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications:

• Must have served 2+ years as an L&R FM or 3 years with a reputable 3rd party Merchandising company
• Been a consistently high performer with high-level use of Repsly & understanding of L&R's KPIs
• Must be able to work Full-Time hours & flexible to cover stores as requested
• Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Your own personal vehicle since you'll be driving to and from stores
• Proof of Car Insurance
• Motor vehicle history with 3 or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months (3 years)
• Computer or smartphone with an internet connection

At L&R Distributors, we do not seek salary history information from applicants