Retail Sales Merchandiser

Job Description

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer: 

• An amazing company culture! 
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire. 
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k). 
• Paid vacations, paid holidays and sick days.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents. 
• Employee assistance program (EAP). 

Additional Compensation Details: 

• $29-$31 per hour Dependent on Experience.
• Company vehicle usage for scheduled shifts.
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise.
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.

The merchandiser directly impacts the sales process by having continuous contact with produce managers, receivers, and department managers. 

Jobsite locations:

Work will be performed in retail stores located in a combination of Orange County, Long Beach and Manhattan Beach, varied on customers needs. The merchandiser will commute to the scheduled stores on a daily basis and sometimes to other locations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (any combination of the following job duties):

• Ensure produce on displays and shelves are meet quality expectations by properly rotating product.
• Must ensure schematics, maintain shelf/cooler cleanliness.
• Conduct customer needs assessment and report to sales manager via email.
• Conduct weekly store price audits.
• Evaluate overall customer satisfaction and report to sales manager via email.
• Must follow instructions provided by sales manager. The merchandiser will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business which is strongly affected by the needs of our customers who operate on grocery/retail hours.
• Impromptu store visits and work with customers schedule.
• Working as a team with your Manager by communicating issues as appropriate.
• Follow itinerary and be flexible with changes in itinerary.
• This position requires an individual who can work independently and fulfill the duties outlined with minimal supervision and work under time constraints.
• This position requires an individual to present themselves in a professional manner during the time in which they are performing their duties at individual retail store locations.
• Able to communicate with customers in a professional manner with issues that arise.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid CA DL - able to meet company insurance guidelines
• Ability to work in refrigerated environment, 35 – 45 degrees
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs frequently
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to prioritize activities under pressure
• Warehouse experience is a plus but not required
• Able to work on your feet for 8+ hours
• Ability to adhere to all food and safety protocols and procedures

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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