Full Time Grocery Merchandiser - Chicago, IL

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Full Time Grocery Merchandiser - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

What We Do

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency built to help brands win at retail. We deliver sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce through a single, fully integrated partner. Our capabilities span the full shelf: from getting brands on it, to getting them off it.

We’re passionate, energetic, and deeply motivated by one thing: helping brands win over customers and consumers. We bring together sales experts, marketers, e-commerce specialists, data analysts, and creatives. Different backgrounds, one mission.

Who We Are

C.A. Fortune is built on the belief that great people buildgreat brands.We'rea national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency. We show up every day to help brands of all sizes grow, compete, and lead. From emerging challengers toestablishedmarket leaders, we bring the sales horsepower, marketing firepower, and integrated thinking to move the needle at retail.

The best brands are built by the best people. Come build with us.

Overview of the Role

The Grocery Merchandiser will properly manage their assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, and tasks. They will have the ability to take pictures and complete reporting requirements with the technology provided. This position will require merchandising, and the ability to repeatedly bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

Location: Chicago, IL (within a 40-60 mile radius)

This position is full time, 32 - 40 / hours a week

Compensation: $20 hourly, based on experience, qualifications, and skills

You will be responsible for selling, merchandising, gaining/maintaining distribution within a variety of accounts.

Ensure our clients' products are well stocked and order if product is not in stock or low.

This position requires consistent use of mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication.

This position requires you to switch between tasks such as stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the day

You must be able to lift, bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

This is a position where you work independently, follow directions, and have excellent communication skills.

Paid drive time at .70 a mile

Monthly phone stipend

Steady and consistent scheduled working hours with available route flexibility

Medical, Dental, Vision, Company sponsored life insurance

PTO and sick days

401k with company match

Weekly pay

What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune

Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.

Retail work will entail (but not limited to) ordering products, working product to shelves from new orders, etc.

Conduct audits in area grocery stores

Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory.

Verify that our clients' products are accurately represented on store shelves

Maintain a safe working environment while working in the stores

Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code and attendance guidelines.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift regularly throughout the day.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment with minimal supervision.

Comply with any additional guidelines established by the Store Team

Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required.

What You Should Bring to the Table

High School Diploma or equivalent

Reliable transportation

Valid Driver License

Proof of Automobile insurance

Reliable phone (within 5 years old) service and internet service for daily communication.

Ability to drive to stores in assigned territory to complete retail tasks & audits at local grocery retailer.

Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently

Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus (but not required)

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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