Retail Merchandising Specialist

Job Overview The role supports Cencora’s distribution services through our AmerisourceBergen business and involves store layout, merchandising, and inventory management for retail and specialty pharmacy partners. Job Details Shift: Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm. Compensation: $47,000 – $52,000 depending on location and experience. Travel: 35% average, including overnight trips. Responsibilities Implement company standards for store appearance and merchandise arrangement by collaborating with in‑store personnel. Assist new customers with initial store set‑up and optimal merchandise stocking techniques. Evaluate current store stock levels and replenish inventory by placing orders or supplying suggested ordering quantities. Remove damaged and outdated merchandise from shelves and administer the returns process for qualified stores. Participate in product relocation, store resets, and labeling for new and existing inventories. Merchandise specific categories within a store using planogram implementation based on analytical store‑specific data. Serve as a front‑end consultant to customers on product placement and merchandising concepts. Use ABC reporting data to gauge product sales and ordering from DCs, and generate tailored reports for store personnel as needed. Prepare store layout and design drawings using Visio software for qualified customers. Record all store activities and observations into CRM. Maintain collaborative efforts and communications with Community & Specialty Pharmacy, Health Systems, and Business Development Sales teams. Attend district and regional meetings, trainings, and tradeshows as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Education & Experience Broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar, typically achieved through a four‑year bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Normally requires 2 to 4 years of directly related and progressively responsible experience. Skills and Knowledge Good selling and communication skills, both orally and in writing. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of ABC policies, programs & services and products. Strong creativity, focus and discipline. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Mathematical proficiency. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to travel 50% or more within the assigned territory and other areas if required. Benefits Compensation, benefits, and resources that support a highly inclusive culture and team members’ purpose‑driven lives. Traditional offerings include medical, dental, and vision care. Additional benefits target physical, emotional, financial and social wellness, such as backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and various training and professional development programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. Harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process in accordance with legal requirements. Please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to request an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr