Overnight Travel Reset Merchandiser

Job description

WHO are we?

We are P.L. Marketing. We (this team in particular) perform large scale reset projects for Kroger's throughout the Delta Division stores in various areas including the West Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.

Since 1989, P.L. Marketing has assisted the sales and merchandising of Corporate Brand consumer products for the Kroger Company, the nation’s largest supermarket retailer. Additionally, we provide a multitude of merchandising and operational services for Kroger’s General Office, divisions, and stores, all while being employee-owned.

WHY and HOW would you benefit working with us??

The answer is simple.. BENEFITS.

• 4 Day Work Week (Aka 3 Day Weekends!)
• Work Schedules: Sun-Wed or Mon-Thurs 9 PM - 7:30 AM
• Pay starts at $15/hr plus $3/hr overnight premium (premium reflected in posted pay rate)
• $2,000/yr Bonus Potential ($500 paid quarterly, bonus reflected in posted pay rate)
• Up to $300/monthly Vehicle Reimbursement Program (Approx $1.50/hr)
• Paid Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Drive Time
• Hotel Accommodations Provided
• $50/day Perdiem for overnight travel
• EARLY Access to Earned WAGES
• GENEROUS PTO Plan! You Start with 4 WEEKS of PTO your first year of employment and earn more the longer you've been with us!
• 8 Paid Holidays a year and 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 3 Paid Health and Wellness Days
• Insurance! Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans to fit your needs
• COMPANY PROVIDED Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan WITH Employer Match!
• YOU become an OWNER of the Company! Employee Stock Ownership Awarded every year
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• and MORE!

WHAT is required to qualify for the job?

• Must live within 45 minutes/miles of Memphis, TN
• Must be at least 18 YEARS OLD or older
• Must have VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
• Must have PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION
• Must be willing to TRAVEL 50% including overnight travel

Learn more about this position by watching our video job description:

https://vimeo.com/818892848?share=copy

POSITION SUMMARY:

To make a positive contribution and measurably impact the sales of Corporate Brand products as a member of a team to complete grocery store section resets. Support division’s merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with Kroger’s Corporate Brand Mission and P.L. Marketing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Shift Consists of: 2 Shifts/ Sunday - Wednesday or Monday - Thursday from 9pm to 7:30 am.
• Direct temporary/part-time workers when needed
• Work independently to execute category/aisle set plan
• Demonstrate a high level of teamwork when interacting with Kroger, National Food Brokers and other P.L. Marketing employees
• Apply strong merchandising skills and ability to read, understand and implement planograms per Kroger merchandising standards
• Operate Kroger equipment in a “safety first” manner
• Consistently communicate merchandising opportunities to supervisor
• Provide customer assistance
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
• Up to 50% overnight travel may be required
• Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
• During periods of reduced regular scheduled hours due to circumstances including, but not limited to, holidays or unforeseen urgent customer support needs, employees may be responsible for additional store support outside of their normal essential job functions

Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
• Read, understand and implement plan-o-grams
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Computer/internet access with knowledge of email and web-based applications
• Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Qualify as an insurable driver with excellent driving record
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• A smartphone with internet/data access is required.This position may require installation and utilization of an app on your smartphone to complete the requirements of the position.This may include, but is not limited to, requiring app permissions such as enabling location services, camera, and photo gallery access.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to:
• operate motor vehicle unassisted
• remain standing and/or walking unassisted for several hours at a time
• lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
• continuously reach up and bend down, reach in all directions, and have unlimited upper body mobility
• lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly
• have unlimited manual dexterity
• tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Retail grocery store experience, especially merchandising experience
• Consumer product company experience with strong merchandising skills
• Broker experience with strong merchandising skills

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

• Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships with District Managers, Store Managers and Grocery/Department Managers to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Building Trust – interacting with customers and Kroger employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Coaching – Providing timely guidance and feedback to assigned KOMPASS Reps to help strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to employees, management and customers in assigned stores in the English language
• Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing trust and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees
• Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
• Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
• Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
• Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance from of all involved parties
• Safety Awareness – identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards
• Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overnight shift

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $2,000