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Merchandiser

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Arlington Heights
May 28, 2026
Job Summary The Merchandiser is responsible for maintaining merchandising standards across assigned accounts and scheduled routes while providing excellent customer service. This role supports product rotation, display execution, inventory quality, customer relationships, and brand presentation in retail locations. Job Responsibilities Provide customer service, merchandising, and sales support on assigned routes. Rotate products from back stock to shelves, displays, and cold vault locations. Sell in additional permanent or temporary displays to support customer agreements. Assist Account Sales Managers with display sell-in and display building during route rides. Perform Account Sales Manager duties as needed, including running a full route. Review product code dates while servicing each account. Remove dented, dirty, damaged, or out-of-code products from shelves, displays, and cold vaults. Notify the appropriate account contact of products requiring pickup or exchange, as well as out-of-stock items. Ensure products are placed according to shelf schematics in chain and independent stores. Keep cold equipment, racks, and point-of-sale materials current, clean, and professionally presented. Cover Account Manager routes as needed. Monitor competitor activities, including new product launches and price reductions, and communicate findings to management. Build and maintain professional customer relationships to support sales and selling space. Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly sales meetings. Support and protect brand standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Prior sales experience preferred. Knowledge of the beverage market preferred. Must be available to work early mornings and weekends. Excellent communication skills required. Strong organizational and basic math skills required. Current driver's license with a clean driving record required. Reliable vehicle for work purposes with at least the minimum required insurance coverage. Must be at least 21 years old. DOT medical card required. Ability to work in environments with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in a moderate noise environment. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes: Medical Insurance Vision & Dental Insurance Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Commuter Benefits Employee Discounts & Rewards Payroll Payment Options Future Communication Consent By applying, you are providing consent for Equiliem to engage with you via phone calls, AI-generated calls, AI-generated text messages, standard text messages, and/or emails to share job opportunities. Consistent with our Privacy Policy, information obtained will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Message frequency may vary for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You may reply STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance. EEO Employer Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or (732) 238-6050.