Merchandiser - Norristown, PA/Delaware and Chester Counties

Job Description

Job Description

River Valley & Cavallaro Foods, a growing specialty foods and consumable products distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for a Full Time Grocery Merchandiser to join our Sales Team and serve our customers in the Norristown, PA/Delaware and Chester Counties Area .

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies; River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products from warehouses in Syracuse, NY.

This role is integral to driving business growth and supports our commitment to building lasting and productive customer relationships through our full-service program. The successful candidate demonstrates attention to detail, exceptional visual presentation skills, and the business acumen to meet customer needs through active listening and open, effective communication.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and build productive customer relationships.
• Stock product, arrange product on shelves, and rotate product to ensure freshness.
• Build displays, implement planograms, and reset sections to add items or optimize shelf placement.
• Cleaning and dusting of product and shelving.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a merchandising or customer service role; grocery experience preferred
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Daily travel required.
• Available to work weekends and a variable schedule as required.
• Able to routinely lift 5 - 10 pounds with occasional up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand, walk, lift and bend to service lower shelves for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information.
• Strong organizational skills and a fundamental understanding of sales processes.
• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in managing numerous, competing priorities.
• Proven critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong computer skills – Email/Outlook, Electronic Ordering/PDA, Word, Excel

Schedule:

• 5 Days a week, Weekends included

Benefits: 

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & Roth IRA with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Purchase Program

 
River Valley & Cavallaro Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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