Convenience Store Merchandising Jobs in Rome, NY

Who we are:

CrossAmerica Partners is a leading wholesale distributor of motor fuels, operator of convenience stores, and owner and lessor of real estate used in the retail distribution of motor fuels. We are a top ranked wholesale distributor with eight major fuel brands, our seven high quality convenience store brands have 250+ locations, and we are actively buying, selling, and leasing sites across the US. With a geographic footprint across 34 states, we strive to be an industry leader, providing fuel and convenience products essential to keep people moving across America!

About the Role: We're looking for a passionate and driven Field Merchandiser to support our Operations team with a strong focus on the 5 P's of marketing – Product, Placement, Price, Promotion, and People. In this role, you'll ensure our in-store execution aligns with company standards, supports sales growth, and delivers an exceptional shopper experience. This position requires travel.

Territory: Upstate New York, Western Massachusetts & Northeastern Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:

• Support Operations and Marketing teams by executing and maintaining the 5 P's at store level.
• Ensure planogram (POG) integrity is maintained and all authorized products are properly placed and stocked.
• Verify that promotions are being executed accurately and on time.
• Confirm pricing and signage are correct, visible, and compliant with current marketing programs.
• Ensure new product launches are successfully completed and properly represented.
• Oversee placement and maintenance of shippers, displays, and secondary placements to maximize visibility and sales.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with store managers, field operations, and vendor partners.
• Provide timely feedback, photos, and reports to management summarizing store visits, execution, and opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Comfortable using mobile apps for task management, photo documentation, and reporting.
• Detail-oriented, energetic, and a self-motivated professional with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time and territory.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in merchandising, retail operations, or convenience store environments preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within assigned territory.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously throughout the workday while visiting multiple store locations.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move products or displays weighing up to 40–50 lbs regularly.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and stooping to stock shelves, coolers, and endcaps.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver carts or hand trucks loaded with product cases.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, such as narrow aisles, coolers, and stockrooms.
• Manual dexterity required to handle small items, apply shelf tags, set up signage, and assemble display materials.
• Visual ability to read planograms, labels, and pricing to ensure accurate product placement and compliance.
• Must be able to tolerate varying temperatures, including time spent in refrigerated or freezer sections.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving between store locations; must have reliable transportation.
• Capable of communicating clearly and following written or verbal instructions in busy retail environments.
• Occasional early morning, evening, weekend, or holiday hours may be required to complete resets or promotional setups.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing organization.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with room to grow.
• Competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CrossAmerica Partners (or its subsidiaries and related entities) contract with employment service organizations to provide staffing for its corporate operations. The employment service organizations are equal opportunity employers. For this position, the employment service organization is VUC Inc. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

The employment service organizations with which CrossAmerica Partners contracts, including VUC Inc, make all employment decisions in accordance with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations to qualifying individuals on the basis of any protected characteristic consistent with applicable law. VUC Inc is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. VUC Inc also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact mweber@caplp.com.