Merchandise Associate(Reliable Transportation is Mandatory)

We Deliver the Goods :

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RRSP, Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support our food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Primary Responsibilities :

Territory to include : Central Ontario - Burlington, Cambridge, Kitchener / Waterloo, Guelph, Niagra, Hamilton, Oakville

As a Merchandise Associate, you will report to the Sales Account Manager. You will be working in our customer retail locations in the Ontario area and be responsible for the maintenance and execution of our SmartStock Programs.

Activities include but are not limited to tote to rack merchandising, display rack assembly, plan-o-gram execution, rotating product, and overall merchandising services.

Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving the business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves.

Cell phone and car allowance will be provided as well as coverage for expenses.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to :

• Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine as directed by the Mechandising Supervisor.
• Communicating weekly with Merchandising Supervisor, Sales Manager to gain updated guidance on program execution.
• Maintenance & execution of the SmartStock program (racks / plan-o-gram / ordering, merchandising activities.
• Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.
• Attending to customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
• Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.
• Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
• Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
• Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Required to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (gas card will be provided).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proper valid insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to use and understand store plan-o-gram and set instructions.
• Organized, self starter
• Ability to learn how to operate a hand-held inventory control device, calculators, and computer.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook

Core-Mark is committed to providing accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process to the point of undue hardship.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact a HR representative.

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