Merchandiser

Position: Merchandiser

Position Type: Part-Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location: Burlington, ON

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

The Merchandiser is responsible for merchandising stores according to planograms and specific requirements of a retail chain. The company merchandises products across Canada.

Requirements:

• Previous merchandising and/or retail experience is an asset.
• Comfortable with the Microsoft PC environment.
• Access to a smartphone and computer with internet.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Highly comfortable with multitasking.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Able to work within time constraints.

Summary of Responsibilities:

100% Merchandise Products

• Merchandises magazines, books, and/or consumer packaged goods. Generally 10% of time is spent coordinating to get product on the floor from receiving, 70% merchandising, and 20% preparing off-sale product returns.
• Work under the guidance of and take direction from Merchandising Supervisor.
• Merchandise stores according to the specific retail chain’s requirements and planograms, as provided.
• Ensures the current directive is followed.
• Check company email frequently, as well as get all program details from the company’s website, in the secured area for Merchandisers.
• When unsure of direction, ask Supervisor.
• Provide timely feedback to Merchandising Supervisor regarding any problems encountered or fast-selling product.
• Flexibility to respond to last-minute requests.
• Pleasant and professional disposition.
• While on the job: Must be neat and tidy in appearance, with no open shoes, sweaters, shorts, or skirts. Cannot wear earbuds or headphones while working.
• Adheres to all deadlines, with 100% compliance.

Goals & Objectives:

• Fully work each assigned store, typically the same day of a delivery or the morning after, noting there is always a set delivery day, generally with a weekly frequency.
• Get all freshly delivered product on displays each visit.
• Prepare return of off-sale product or excess quantities.
• Advise Supervisor of any issues or changes at a store.

Compensation:

Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.

Base Salary: $17.95 hourly

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.