A family-run distributor is adding a Merchandiser who will own the relationship with one of their largest retail chains across Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. This role keeps 40+ stores stocked, organized, and beautifully merchandised while building strong, consistent relationships with store managers. It’s hands-on, fast-moving, and visible, making sure products look right, shelves are tagged, inventory is accurate, and every location feels supported. The right candidate is driven, polished, reliable, and energized by being in the field all day rather than sitting behind a desk.

Salary Range: $60,000 / Year base salary + End-of-year merit bonus

Merchandiser Responsibilities:

• Manage and nurture the relationship with a 40-store retail chain across Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn
• Visit stores daily to ensure shelves are stocked, tagged, organized, and merchandised to planogram standards
• Use a handheld scanner/iPad to track and merchandise products
• Support store managers with inventory needs, product placement, and brand presentation
• Plan weekly routes and structure your schedule to efficiently cover the territory
• Assist the Strategic Account Manager with store sets, displays, and merchandising projects
• Serve as the in-store ambassador and maintain a polished, professional presence
• Identify opportunities to improve product visibility and store performance

Merchandiser Requirements:

• 1 – 2 years of merchandising, sales support, or account management experience, strong entry-level candidates considered
• Must live in Long Island, Queens, or Brooklyn and have a reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to lift boxes, move products, and tag shelves
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Comfortable working fully in the field with minimal office time
• Detail-oriented, reliable, personable, and able to build rapport quickly
• Experience in hardware, paint, building materials, home improvement, or distribution preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Benefits

• $250/week car allowance
• Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and FSA eligibility
• Sick time accrued per NYS Paid Sick Leave law
• Vacation eligibility starting after one year
• 401(k) eligibility
• Mandatory paid week off during the last two weeks of December
• Autonomy over your daily schedule and strong long-term job stability
• Clear growth path into Territory Sales or advanced merchandising roles

If you want a role with independence, visible impact, and the chance to grow inside a third-generation, family-run distributor where people stay for decades, this is a powerful next step. Apply now! #LI-RN1