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Merchandiser Director Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Retail Account Merchandiser

Springfield, OR · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... direct results of your work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Retail Account ... Ensure merchandise is properly labeled and priced * Build and maintain positive professional ...

Retail Account Merchandiser

Salem, OR · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... direct results of your work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Retail Account ... Ensure merchandise is properly labeled and priced * Build and maintain positive professional ...

Sr US Footwear Merchandiser

Portland, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reporting to the Director, North America Footwear Merchandising, the Sr. Merchandiser - US Footwear is a senior member of the Footwear Merchandising team. This role is responsible for shaping and ...

Sr US Footwear Merchandiser

Portland, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reporting to the Director, North America Footwear Merchandising, the Sr. Merchandiser - US Footwear is a senior member of the Footwear Merchandising team. This role is responsible for shaping and ...

Experience with premium packaging, branded merchandise, retail environments, and environmental graphics is highly valued. What You'll Do: As Creative Director, you'll sit at the intersection of ...

Experience with premium packaging, branded merchandise, retail environments, and environmental graphics is highly valued. What You'll Do: As Creative Director, you'll sit at the intersection of ...

Equal Opportunity Employer As a retail merchandising representative you will be ensuring that a ... tasks as directed by management. Qualifications RESET OR PLANOGRAM EXPERIENCE! Additional ...

(Immediate Hire) Retail Merchandiser

Portland, OR · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer As a retail merchandising representative you will be ensuring that a ... tasks as directed by management. Qualifications RESET OR PLANOGRAM EXPERIENCE! Additional ...

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Merchandiser Director information

What are the main challenges a merchandiser director faces when aligning product assortment with market trends?

A Merchandiser Director must balance historical sales data, emerging market trends, and inventory constraints to create a product assortment that resonates with target customers. One key challenge is predicting shifts in consumer preferences and swiftly adapting the assortment plan while minimizing excess stock or missed sales opportunities. This often requires close collaboration with buying, planning, and marketing teams, as well as strong analytical skills to interpret data and market intelligence. Staying agile and fostering open communication across departments are essential for success in this role.

What is a merchandiser director?

Merchandiser Directors are senior professionals responsible for developing and overseeing merchandising strategies within a retail organization. They manage product selection, pricing, and placement to maximize sales and profitability while ensuring alignment with company goals and market trends. Their role often includes leading cross-functional teams, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with suppliers. Merchandiser Directors play a crucial part in shaping the overall product assortment and customer experience in stores or online.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a merchandiser director?

To thrive as a Merchandiser Director, you need a deep understanding of merchandising strategy, product lifecycle management, and strong analytical skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Expertise with retail management systems, inventory planning tools, and data analytics platforms is highly valuable. Leadership, negotiation, and effective communication skills help you manage teams, collaborate with suppliers, and drive cross-functional initiatives. These competencies are crucial for optimizing product assortments, driving profitability, and ensuring market competitiveness.

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Merchandiser - Clackamas/Oregon City/Gresham

Columbia Distributing Company

Wilsonville, OR • On-site

$17.50 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Columbia Distributing rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

258th of 419 rated retail wholesalers


Job description

Our Merchandisers play a pivotal role at Columbia Distributing. Over the course of distribution, Merchandising is the final stop in getting beverages into our customer's hands. After the Delivery team delivers product to the store, a Merchandiser will stock and rotate our products so they are ready to sell. This position works closely with our Delivery, Sales, and retail partners, to provide exceptional customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

  • In retail accounts, work product from store back stock and/or delivery loads; handling cases, bottles and cans of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for the purpose of sale or storage. This includes filling and rotating product in cold boxes, on dry shelves, and building and maintaining displays with POS (point of sale) as necessary.
  • Drive personal vehicle on assigned route. Merchandisers do not transport any product in personal vehicles, nor to and from any locations.
  • Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts. Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, Supervisors, Managers and others you come into contact with throughout your job
  • Engage in direct communication with store personnel and Sales teammates to effectively complete account services
  • Accurately clock in and out of required timekeeping application, adhering to state labor laws for breaks, etc.
  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
  • Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

  • Ability to work independently and with a team. Manage multiple tasks and meet productivity deadlines through effective organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
  • Strong work ethic and self-accountability

People Management

None

Work Environment

This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work

Physical Demands

  • Lift/carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 60 lbs.
  • Push/pull up to 100 lbs. with the use of manual cart or pallet jack
  • Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/ use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
  • Climb stairs
  • Work indoors and outdoors
  • Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions
  • Must be able to operate manual, non-powered equipment

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary & may include overtime as necessary. Must be available to work both weekend days.

Travel

Local travel required. Regional Travel may be requested

Required Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance required for driving positions
  • Must own and be able to operate a mobile smart phone device

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Previous grocery or retail experience

Compensation

  • Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
  • Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
  • [Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].

Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Merchandising Supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

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About Columbia Distributing

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In 2008, Columbia Distributing, Mt. Hood Beverage, and Gold River Distributing united to form Columbia Distributing as we know it today. With this merger and the 2018 acquisitions of Marine View Beverage and General Distributors, Inc., our company is now one of the country's largest malt beverage distributors. Size is not our only distinction, however. Columbia Distributing boasts an extensive selection of beverages, including craft beer, wine and spirits.

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Portland, OR, US

Year founded

1935

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