Store Merchandiser

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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Are you a driven and motivated Sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with customers, collaborating with great internal teams, being innovative to achieve business results? Join one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies, Smithfield Foods! We have built a culture that places value on our employees, our animals, the environment and the communities we all share. Smithfield Foods and our Sales teams are consistently evolving and looking for individuals that can help foster relationships and achieve results to impact our bottom line!

As a Store Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in executing product placement strategies across retail locations, enhancing shelf visibility, and maximizing display space for Smithfield and Private Label items. This fast-paced role involves working independently to stock merchandise, maintain Point-of-Sale materials, and follow route schedules while applying flavor schematics and safety practices. You'll collaborate cross functionally to support new product launches, drive sales growth, and deliver exceptional service that connects our products with consumers in meaningful ways.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Retail & Merchandising Execution: Provide merchandising and retail support across all accounts by executing deli store sets, coordinating with warehouses for product placement, ensuring proper shelf presence of Smithfield and Private Label deli items to drive distribution, and maintaining all Point-of-Sales materials.

• Promotions & Advertising: Support promotional efforts and advertising campaigns by coordinating demos and training sessions that enhance product knowledge, merchandising effectiveness, and food safety awareness.

• Relationship Management: Develop relationships at store, wholesale, and manufacturing levels.

• Market Analysis & Strategy: Utilize market data (rankings, sales trends, etc.) to improve placement and retail support.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of relevant experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: Work experience with spreadsheet, word processing, and sales software applications.

• Core Competencies: Strong planning, organization, execution, and problem-solving abilities.

• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication capabilities.

• Customer & Team Engagement: Effective in customer service and teamwork within fast-paced, dynamic environments while fostering a respectful and positive work culture.

• Work Requirements: Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to travel 100% of the time.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Prior relevant retail grocery experience is preferred.
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing and Walking - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours per day).

• Lifting and Carrying - Frequently lift, carry, and move products or boxes weighing 25 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Bending, Stooping, and Kneeling - Regularly bend, stoop, squat, and kneel to stock shelves or set up displays.

• Climbing - Occasionally climb ladders or step stools to access higher shelves or displays.

• Pushing and Pulling - Push and pull carts loaded with merchandise.

• Environmental Tolerance - Work in various environments, including refrigerated areas, outdoor spaces, or busy retail floors.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.