Full Time Grocery Merchandiser - Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

Job Description

What We Do  

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency built to help brands win at retail. We deliver sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce through a single, fully integrated partner. Our capabilities span the full shelf: from getting brands on it, to getting them off it. 

We're passionate, energetic, and deeply motivated by one thing: helping brands win over customers and consumers. We bring together sales experts, marketers, e-commerce specialists, data analysts, and creatives. Different backgrounds, one mission.

Who We Are  

C.A. Fortune is built on the belief that great people build great brands. We're a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency. We show up every day to help brands of all sizes grow, compete, and lead. From emerging challengers to established market leaders, we bring the sales horsepower, marketing firepower, and integrated thinking to move the needle at retail. 

The best brands are built by the best people. Come build with us.

Overview of the Role

• The Grocery Merchandiser  will properly manage their assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, and tasks. They will have the ability to take pictures and complete reporting requirements with the technology provided. This position will require merchandising, and the ability to repeatedly bend and lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Location:  Palatine/ Des Plaines, IL (within a 25-55 mile radius)
• This position is full time, 40 hours a week/ 5 days a week
• Compensation: $20 hourly
• You will be responsible for pre - selling, merchandising, gaining/maintaining distribution within a variety of accounts.
• Ensure our clients' products are well stocked and order if product is not in stock or low.
• This position requires consistent use of mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication.
• This position requires you to switch between tasks such as stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the day
• You must be able to lift, bend/stoop for extended periods of time.
• This is a position where you work independently, follow directions, and have excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred but not required

Perks

• Fuel stipends - $32/ day
• Communication stipends - $2.50/ day
• 401k with company match
• PTO and sick days  
• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision

What You'll Do at C.A. Fortune

• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.
• Retail work will entail (but not limited to) ordering products, working product to shelves from new orders, etc.
• Conduct audits in area grocery stores
• Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory.
• Verify that our clients' products are accurately represented on store shelves
• Maintain a safe working environment while working in the stores
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code and attendance guidelines.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift regularly throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment with minimal supervision.
• Comply with any additional guidelines established by the Store Team
• Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required.

What You Should Bring to the Table

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Driver License
• Proof of Automobile insurance
• Reliable phone (within 5 years old) service and internet service for daily communication.
• Ability to drive to stores in assigned territory to complete retail tasks & audits at local grocery retailer.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus (but not required)

Come As You Are

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role align