Merchandiser- Southeast Connecticut

Merchandising Specialist (Merchandiser)

Pay Range: Starting at $17.00 (depending on location & experience) Schedule: MondayFriday, Full-Time (Minimum 40 hours/week) Travel: 100% Travel within assigned territory Work Type: Remote / Field-Based

Territory: The greater New Haven area, extends as far north as Glastonbury, and eastward to Lisbon and Waterford.

Why PrimeSource Building Products

Are you looking to get your foot in the door in the Building Materials Industry and build a long-term career with a billion-dollar industry leader? We are hiring a Merchandising Specialist to independently service retail stores within your region. This role is ideal for someone who thrives working autonomously, enjoys being active, and wants exposure to multiple career development paths across sales, merchandising, and operations.

Bonus: No weekends, flexible start times, and a company truck provided!

About PrimeSource

PrimeSource is a leading international distributor of building materials with more than $1 Billion in annual sales, over 3,000 employees, and over 33 distribution centers across the U.S. Founded in 1938, we serve residential, commercial, and industrial markets with top brands such as Grip-Rite and Pro-Twist across fasteners, tools, roofing, adhesives, concrete accessories, fencing, building wraps, and more.

What We Provide

20242025 Company Truck Provided (Dodge Ram or equivalent) Fuel Card Provided Company iPhone Provided Company Apparel Full-Time Benefits + PTO Independent Field Role No Weekends!

Note: Associates may temporarily use their personal vehicle until the company truck arrives.

Work Schedule & Expectations

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires 40 hours per week with occasional overtime mandated. Each day, MondayFriday, will require 8 hours per shift and 100% travel within your region of control. Daily shifts will consist of 23 store visits assigned to you, which you will drive to. You will be provided with a company truck and gas card, but pending arrival you may temporarily have to drive your own vehicle.

• Full-time: Minimum 40 hours/week
• Schedule: MondayFriday only
• Flexible Start Times: 5:00AM 9:00AM
• Flexible End Times: 1:30PM 7:00PM (based on start time)
• No weekends required

Role Responsibilities

• Merchandise fasteners and related products in assigned home improvement retail stores
• Down-stock products from overhead to sales floor locations
• Maintain planogram layouts and signage
• Ensure product visibility and accuracy
• Train store employees on product knowledge
• Occasionally participate in customer events, demo's and more
• Complete and submit weekly inventory reporting
• Organize warehouse inventory for accessibility
• Serve as a liaison between customers and PrimeSource
• Maintain excellent customer service standards in the field

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications

• Full down-stocking of products from overheads to sales floor shelves and cross-merchandise locations throughout warehouse retail stores
• Monitor customer warehouse inventory levels and submit comprehensive weekly inventory reports
• Collaborate with customers, associates, and merchandising teams to create attractive sales floor displays
• Ensure products are down-stocked, prominently displayed, and accurately inventoried
• Act as liaison between customers and PrimeSource by addressing issues and providing solutions
• Assist customers in organizing warehouse inventory for accessibility
• Stock sales floor shelves for customers requesting additional inventory support

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance (required)
• Experience in big-box retail (preferred but not required)
• Hardware/building materials knowledge (preferred)
• Ability to work safely in a retail construction environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to climb ladders and move merchandise from overhead
• Must reside within supported territory
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay: Starting at $17.00 per hour (depending on location and experience)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• 15 Days Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Truck & Fuel Card
• Company iPhone
• Company Apparel

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other non-merit factors. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity at PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its personnel policies, program practices, operations, and relationships with employees and applicants, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring and merit promotion. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. promotes programs of affirmative recruitment and employment at all levels of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. subscribes to, and will implement to the full extent, all applicable laws that promote equality of opportunity.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced based on merit within PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.