Retail Merchandiser – Food & Sampling, Full Time

Overview:

We’re looking for a friendly, energetic Retail Merchandiser to join our team supporting deli departments at retail locations across the region. This is a full-time, on-site role where you’ll enhance the customer experience through product knowledge, in-store sampling events, and quality customer engagement during peak shopping hours, including weekends. You’ll work across multiple locations within your assigned area, so you’ll need reliable transportation.

What You’ll Do:

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assess deli service needs throughout the day and adjust your support to meet changing customer demands in real time

• Engage warmly and professionally with customers, offering product suggestions and sharing recipe ideas to build brand loyalty

• Host in-store sampling and product pairing events, focusing on attractive product presentation and food safety

• Educate customers on product quality, flavors, nutritional information, and how items pair well together

• Set up and maintain eye-catching product displays that are fully stocked, clean, properly priced, and visually appealing

• Provide training and mentoring to deli staff on customer service, product knowledge, slicing techniques, and best practices

• Update merchandising materials and marketing displays as needed

• Maintain a neat, clean, food-safe work area at all times

• Complete special projects and additional tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1+ years working in a customer-facing brand or retail role (or 3+ years in retail sales or customer service)

• Basic computer skills

• A positive, energetic attitude and genuine interest in serving customers

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to learn and operate a food slicer

• Food preparation experience is helpful but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours per shift

• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch safely

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs

• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments

• Ability to set up and transport a folding table, sampling utensils, platters, and other materials

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time, on-site position. You’ll work during peak customer traffic periods, including weekdays and weekends, typically until 7 pm. You must have your own reliable transportation and be willing to travel to different retail locations within your assigned area. An internet-enabled mobile phone is required.

Contract length: Full time, ongoing

Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.

Location: Local positions available across multiple retail locations in the region.

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