Bilingual Sales Merchandiser

Job Description

Job Description

Your Sales Instincts Belong on the Shelf

Most merchandising jobs stop at stocking. This one starts there. At OHLA US, you will not just fill shelves for a growing food brand, you will win them more space. You spot the opportunity, pitch the store manager, lock in the shipper, and then build the display yourself. When sales grow, it is because of you.

What You Will Do

• Find and negotiate extra displays, shippers, and case orders with store managers
• Send requests to the distributor sales rep and see them through to delivery
• Build and stock displays, and keep shelves clean, full, and organized
• Report visits and wins through a simple mobile app

Schedule and Route

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8-hour days - 40 hours per week. 
• Start time: Choose your start between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Early risers can finish early.
• Route: Multiple supermarkets across the Chicagoland area each day, driving between stores the lake out to the west of Chicago. 

Pay

• Hourly Rate: $18 - $20 per hour, based on experience.
• Paydays: Weekly on Fridays via direct deposit.
• Stipends: $450 per month travel (paid weekly) and $25 per month cell phone (paid first payday of the month).

Benefits

• Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
• Protection: Life insurance and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Extras: Referral bonus program, weekly pay, and additional employee perks.

Why You Will Like It Here

• Real ownership: Your route, your relationships, your results.
• Your bilingual skills count: Spanish is a working asset here, not a bonus line on your resume.
• Room to grow: A sales-minded role that builds experience CPG brands look for.
• A people-first team: OHLA US is built by people who have worked in the field, and we treat you that way.

Requirements

Must haves:

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Merchandising experience in supermarket chains
• Sales minded - closer mentality
• Self-driven and able to work independently without on-site supervision
• Strong time management to plan and complete a multi-store daily route
• Creative problem solver who finds a way to win space and fix in-store issues
• Confidence negotiating with store managers
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to use a smartphone taking photos, uploading documents to apps, reporting via apps. 
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs alone, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice to haves:

• CPG supermarket merchandising experience within the last two years
• Experience with Hispanic or specialty food brands
• Experience working with distributor or DSD sales teams
• Familiarity with Chicagoland grocery chains

How to Apply

• Quick Apply: Apply in minutes on the job board where you found this posting.
• Direct: Apply on the OHLA US jobs board: -ohla-us/86121-full-time-retail-merchandiser-bilingual

We aim to contact all applicants within 48 business hours to let you know where you stand. 

Interview process

• Phone screen
• Resume review by team
• If selected, video interview
• Resume review by client
• Final phone interview with client 
• Hiring decision within 24 hours

We are excited to hear about a display you secured or a store relationship you built.

OHLA US is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Overtime is not expected but is paid at the standard rate of 1.5x the hourly rate if it is incurred. 

At Ohla US we connect Hispanic brands and mainstream shoppers, plus everything in-between, in retail markets across the United States.

What you can expect:

Fast payments: Without waiting weeks; We pay every Friday.
Committed leaders: Clear information before the event, friendly communication and quick help whenever you are on site.
Smart Assignment: We work with you to assign you projects that fit your strengths and interests.
Clear expectations: Simple tasks, organized management and the tools you need to do your job well, whether you have experience or are new to the sector.

If you are looking for a great team that respects your time and treats you well, we would love to have you.

Company Description

At Ohla US we connect Hispanic brands and mainstream shoppers, plus everything in-between, in retail markets across the United States.What you can expect:Fast payments: Without waiting weeks; We pay every Friday.Committed leaders: Clear information before the event, friendly communication and quick help whenever you are on site.Smart Assignment: We work with you to assign you projects that fit your strengths and interests.Clear expectations: Simple tasks, organized management and the tools you need to do your job well, whether you have experience or are new to the sector.If you are looking for a great team that respects your time and treats you well, we would love to have you.