Merchandiser - Carrie Rikon & Associates : Job Details

Merchandiser

Full-time $80,000-$85,000

College Point, New York

This wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serves restaurants, caterers, non-profits, and other foodservice businesses. It offers a wide selection of high-quality products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, frozen foods, beverages, dry goods, and restaurant supplies at competitive prices. The warehouse-style stores provide a convenient, no-membership, no-contract shopping experience, making it a trusted partner for foodservice operators seeking value and flexibility.

Job Details:

• Uphold and teach freshness standards across all branches
• Train department employees and management to ensure compliance with company quality and merchandising expectations
• Perform regular store audits, record scores, and develop corrective action plans when needed
• Use reports to guide daily merchandising tasks, product placement, and resets for improved workflow and sales
• Ensure proper inventory levels and product visibility to maximize sales and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with managers to implement changes that improve productivity, reduce losses, and maintain high standards
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and developing associates for fresh departments
• Create and implement short- and long-term merchandising goals for assigned branches, coordinating with leadership teams
• Manage damages, interim adjustments, and price changes to minimize losses
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, category managers, and large customers, advocating for their needs with operations teams
• Continue developing expertise in all fresh departments to serve as a perishable specialist and trainer for store teams

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing one or more perishable departments (Produce, Meat, Seafood, Deli/Dairy, or Inventory Control)
• Strong knowledge of perishable operations and freshness guidelines, with confidence to enforce standards through audits
• Ability to travel between branches; occasional overnight stays may be required
• Ability to lift 60–80 lbs and obtain Hi Lo certification (training provided)
• Strong desire and ability to train and develop associates across all fresh departments
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage shifting daily priorities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with branch leadership, regional managers, and operations teams
• Proficient in email, running and interpreting reports, and learning in-house systems (training provided)

Benefits

$80,000-$85,000 plus benefits