Part Time Retail Merchandiser Canada- Whole Foods

Summary

Retail Merchandiser- Whole Foods

Vancouver, BC - Field Based

Locations :

Kitsilano- KIT2285 West 4th AveVancouverBCV6K 1N9Whole FoodsRobson- RBS1675 Robson StVancouverBCV6G 1C8Whole FoodsWest Vancouver- PRV925 Main StWest VancouverBCV7T 2Z3Whole FoodsCambie- CMB510 W 8th AveVancouverBCV5Z 1C5Whole FoodsNorth Burnaby- BNB4420 Lougheed HwyBurnabyBCGL V5C 3Z3Whole FoodsVictoria Uptown Mall- VIC3587 Blanshard StVictoriaBCGL V8Z 0B9Whole FoodsNorth Vancouver- NVN120 East 13th StNorth VancouverBCV7L 4W8Whole Foods

Join our team of Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move it, we track it;

making sure stores and their product suppliers have the best opportunities for optimal sales . When you join the SAS Retail Services’ team as a Reset Merchandiser, you’ll be making a difference by ensuring the latest products match the newest plan.

We’ve got a lot to offer with specialized training and growth opportunities. This position has a regular travel requirement from Vancouver to Victoria on a bi-weekly basis requiring 2 overnight stays in Victoria .

What We Offer :

• $20 per hour
• Paid travel with overnight stays when required.
• Competitive wages with annual increase eligibility
• Paid training
• Growth opportunities we pride ourselves on promoting from within (FT opportunities)

Now, about you :

• Interested in traveling within and outside of your home city, with overnight hotel stays when required
• 6am shift start times.
• Have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• You can perform physical work of moving, bending, standing and can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ready to jumpstart your professional career and / or fit your lifestyle needs

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Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.

The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers.

We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Merchandiser is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Building cosmetic walls and displays using planograms
• Planogram maintenance and compliance
• The execution of merchandising requests
• Seasonal and / or department resets
• New store renovations / relocations
• Electronic reporting

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and / or Driving Requirements

Travel and / or driving may be required for this job. Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle, unless they are working in an area with public transit.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level : (Required) : High School Diploma or GED o r equivalent experience

1 year merchandising experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Have merchandising, cosmetic or grocery experience
• Be able to read and follow planograms and assemble store fixtures and displays
• Be organized and detail oriented
• Be a proactive, good problem solver, and possess excellent communication skills
• Have excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines
• Incumbent must have general computer and Internet skills

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field / Reps Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment.

Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities : engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and / or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (.

refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and / or cooking is essential.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities.

The company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employee’s employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.

As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The Company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.