Grocery Merchandiser - Watsonville, CA

C.A. Fortune
Watsonville, CA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with in-store merchandising and independent task execution, with a focus on retail and grocery industry operations and a part-time, on-the-ground work arrangement.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior retail or merchandising experience and a strong ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
    — “Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment with minimal supervision.”
  • Those who can manage time effectively and balance fieldwork with communication and reporting tasks
    — “This position requires consistent use of mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of physical stamina due to repetitive lifting and bending
    — “This position will require merchandising, and the ability to repeatedly bend and lift up to 50 pounds.”
  • The position requires reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for travel within a large territory
    — “Ability to drive to stores in assigned territory to complete retail tasks & audits at local grocery retailer.”
  • Candidates must be available for 3 days a week and work 24 hours weekly, which may affect work-life balance
    — “This position is part time, 24 hours a week, 3 days a week.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage multiple tasks, including merchandising and communication, in your resume
    — “This position requires you to switch between tasks such as stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the day.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and follow directions in your interview responses
    — “This is a position where you work independently, follow directions, and have excellent communication skills.”
  • Include any prior retail or merchandising experience, even if not explicitly required, to strengthen your application
    — “Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus (but not required).”
  • Showcase your bilingual skills if applicable, as it is a preferred trait for this role
    — “Bilingual preferred but not required.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • maintain product distribution
  • ensure product availability
  • complete reporting requirements
Typical background
retail experiencemerchandising background

Skills & requirements

Required

Retail MerchandisingStore VisitsProduct DistributionInventory ManagementReporting

Preferred

Bilingual

Stack & domain

Communication

About the role

Original posting from C.A. Fortune via Greenhouse

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. Territory includes Watsonville, Salinas, and surrounding areas.

Location: Watsonville, CA (within a 25-55 mile radius)

This position is part time, 24 hours a week, 3 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

What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune/ DirectToHispanic

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 aligns with your career trajectory.

Source: C.A. Fortune careers (Greenhouse)

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