Regional Merchandiser

Description

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

FLSA Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Reports To: Director Strategic Accounts

Travel Requirements: 90%

Work Location: Remote

Role Summary

A detail-oriented, and pet-passionate Regional Merchandiser to oversee and optimize visual merchandising, product placement, and promotional execution across a portfolio of pet stores in the assigned region. This individual will work closely with store managers, store associates, and sales teams to ensure consistent brand presentation and superior customer shopping experience that drives sales and customer loyalty.

Role Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Merchandising Execution: Implement planograms, seasonal displays, signage, and promotional setups across retail locations in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Inventory & Product Placement: Ensure optimal stock levels, product rotation, and strategic product placement to maximize sell-through and reduce shrinkage.
• Store Visits & Audits: Conduct regular store visits to assess compliance, identify opportunities, and provide feedback and training to store staff.
• Training & Support: Train in-store teams in merchandising standards, new product features, and brand messaging.
• Market Insights: Monitor competitor activity and regional trends; provide actionable insights into marketing and product teams.
• Promotional Execution: Coordinate and oversee local or national promotions, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Reporting: Maintain detailed records of store visits, inventory levels, promotional performance, and merchandising effectiveness. Submit regular reports to management.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Post-Secondary Degree in Business Administration, Sales, or Related Field (Required)
• 1+ Years of Experience Related Field in Retail or Sales (Preferred)
  
  

Skills And Abilities

A successful Regional Merchandiser will:

• Have a basic understanding of retail operations, planogram compliance, and customer engagement strategies.
• Be an excellent communicator with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with retail merchandising software is a plus..
• Have a passion for pets and pet products is highly desirable.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands must be met with or without accommodation for an employee to be successful in performing the essential job functions of this role. These positions will be actively setting up Vital Essential products, POS, and displays. The role will require frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and moving for extended periods of time. The role requires the ability to lift, carry, and move products and displays up to 50 lbs. The position will require interactions in a retail environment with noise disruptions. Must be able to effectively use standard technology such as phones, computers, cameras, etc. Travel will be required with frequent driving for extended periods of time.

Carnivore Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, marital status, disability or any other protected category for hiring, promoting, and all other employment practices.