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Associate Merchant - Basic Candy

Anderson, MO · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management through supplier negotiations ... The team manages all Omni Basic Candy items across stores and online, ensuring customers have ...

Walmart

Associate Merchant - Basic Candy

Rogers, AR · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management through supplier negotiations ... The team manages all Omni Basic Candy items across stores and online, ensuring customers have ...

Walmart

Associate Merchant - Basic Candy

Cassville, MO · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management through supplier negotiations ... The team manages all Omni Basic Candy items across stores and online, ensuring customers have ...

Walmart

Associate Merchant - Basic Candy

Noel, MO · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management through supplier negotiations ... The team manages all Omni Basic Candy items across stores and online, ensuring customers have ...

Walmart

Associate Merchant - Basic Candy

Farmington, AR · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management through supplier negotiations ... The team manages all Omni Basic Candy items across stores and online, ensuring customers have ...

Walmart

Associate Merchant - Basic Candy

Pea Ridge, AR · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management through supplier negotiations ... The team manages all Omni Basic Candy items across stores and online, ensuring customers have ...

Walmart

Associate Merchant - Basic Candy

Elkins, AR · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management through supplier negotiations ... The team manages all Omni Basic Candy items across stores and online, ensuring customers have ...

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How much do candy merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy merchandiser in the United States is $17.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical responsibilities of a Candy Merchandiser during a store visit?

As a Candy Merchandiser, your main responsibilities during a store visit include restocking shelves, arranging product displays according to planograms, and ensuring all merchandise is clean and well-presented. You may also monitor inventory levels, rotate stock for freshness, remove expired products, and report any issues to supervisors or store managers. Regular communication with store staff to coordinate promotional setups or new product launches is also common. These tasks help maximize product visibility and sales, while ensuring the brand meets both company and retailer standards.

What is a Candy Merchandiser job?

A Candy Merchandiser is responsible for stocking, organizing, and displaying candy products in retail stores to maximize sales. They ensure shelves are well-stocked, product placements follow marketing plans, and displays are appealing to customers. Candy Merchandisers may also track inventory, rotate stock to maintain freshness, and establish relationships with store personnel. Their goal is to enhance product visibility and drive sales through effective merchandising strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Candy Merchandiser position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Candy Merchandiser, you need an eye for visual presentation, attention to detail, and experience with inventory management or retail merchandising. Familiarity with planogram software, handheld inventory devices, and basic computer systems is often required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or within a team help you excel in dynamic retail environments. These abilities ensure effective inventory turns, appealing displays, and satisfied store partners, all crucial for driving sales and brand visibility.

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Assistant Manager - Candy Store

Assistant Manager - Candy Store

Palmer Candy Company

Sioux City, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Candy Store Manager

Department: Candy Store

Shift: 1st Shift
Employment Status: Exempt
Reports to: Candy Store Manager


Position Summary

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily retail operations to ensure exceptional customer experience. This role helps foster an efficient, collaborative team environment while maintaining high customer service and operational standards.

In addition to in-store leadership, the Assistant Store Manager serves as a community ambassador, representing the company at local Siouxland events. This role promotes company products within the community and occasionally travels to food shows to source new and unique specialty items for the specialty food department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily retail operations
  • Serve as acting Manager in the Store Manager’s absence, assuming responsibility for daily operations, staff oversight, and decision-making as needed.
  • Spend at least 50% of each shift on the sales floor to cultivate an inclusive, productive workplace culture.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and act as a brand representative.
  • Assist with product purchasing, inventory management, and merchandising.
  • Operate registers, stock merchandise, and prepare pickup orders as needed.
  • Maintain store appearance, including visual merchandising and overall cleanliness.
  • Help manage donation requests and complete special projects as assigned.
  • Support Team Member relations, including performance monitoring, coaching, and development.
  • Assist with interviewing and selection of candidates, participate in onboarding and training new Team Members.
  • Lead, train, and motivate floor Team Members to consistently deliver excellent customer service and maintain a positive, outgoing attitude
  • Responsible for setting service expectations, modeling appropriate behaviors, and fostering a customer-focused culture across the team
  • Communicate with vendors regarding inventory needs and coordinate stock levels with warehouse and manufacturing teams.
  • Support shift and break schedule creation.
  • Available for flexible daytime scheduling, including rotating Saturdays and during high-volume seasonal periods (rotating Sundays in December).
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience in retail sales, preferably in a food or grocery environment; experience with gourmet or specialty foods is highly desirable.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Valid driver's license.


Preferred

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field.
  • Experience with point-of-sale systems and basic accounting practices.


Skills & Competencies

  • Proven ability to motivate, guide, and develop Team Members to achieve store goals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement effective solutions quickly.
  • Ability to manage conflict, de-escalate situations, and make fair, policy-aligned decisions.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.


Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Work in a fast-paced retail environment with frequent customer interaction and moderate noise levels.
  • Regularly handle candy and confectionery products.
  • Stand and walk for much of each shift, moving between sales floor and warehouse areas.
  • Frequently lift, carry, and stock items weighing up to 30–40 pounds.
  • Perform cleaning, organizing, and merchandising tasks that require bending, reaching, and kneeling.


This job description is intended to summarize the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.