Senior Retail Merchandiser - Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Legacy Sales Chain
Mid Level

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6th largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA, and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Nevada. 

Senior Retail Merchandiser - Sales & Merchandising  

Work Locations: Des Moines, IA | West Des Moines, IA | Grimes, IA | Johnson, IA | Pleasant Hill, IA | Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas in the territory as needed. 

Pay rate:  Premium Pay

Hours: Full Time 30-40 hours

Benefits: 

  • Employee recognition program
  • Paid drive time
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Flexible morning shift scheduling; Monday-Friday. (May have to work weekends if the need comes up)
  • Paid on-the-job and online training
  • Get paid weekly with the option of direct deposit
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • 401K 
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Health

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 the District to assist with audits, store coverage, Executive walks, remodels, etc.  
  • High level of knowledge of tools, processes, and KPIs to support DM with Training New Hires 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  

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, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications:  

  • Must have merchandising experience  
  • 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

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