Job Details

Position Title: Sales Merchandiser (Retail Beverage Merchandising)

Location: Medford, OR

Clearance Requirements:
Must successfully pass background check, MVR screening (no DUIs), and drug screening prior to start.

Position Status: Contract (Temporary - coverage assignment)

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour + $0.59 per mile (mileage reimbursement between store locations; commute excluded)

Position Description:

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Sales Merchandiser to support retail beverage accounts across the Medford, Grants Pass, and Ashland areas. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy working independently, staying active, and building strong in-store relationships while driving product visibility and sales performance.

As a Retail Merchandiser, you will ensure beverage products are stocked, rotated, and displayed according to planograms and merchandising standards. You will collaborate closely with sales representatives and store leadership to optimize shelf presence, maintain inventory accuracy, and enhance the overall customer experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in retail merchandising, field service, consumer packaged goods (CPG), grocery merchandising, beverage distribution, and route-based roles.

Schedule:
6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Currently weekends plus one weekday (schedule may vary based on business needs; hours expected to increase mid-March)

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to multiple retail store locations within assigned territory using personal vehicle
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise beverage products to ensure optimal shelf presentation
• Build and maintain point-of-sale (POS) displays and promotional setups
• Reset shelves and cold boxes according to planograms and merchandising standards
• Place accurate pricing and promotional signage
• Transport product using hand trucks and pallet jacks
• Organize and maintain back-stock areas to ensure safety and efficiency
• Service approximately 5-8 retail accounts per day
• Submit daily merchandising reports and activity updates
• Communicate competitive activity and in-store observations to leadership
• Maintain professional, customer-focused relationships with store personnel

Required Skills / Education:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Reliable personal vehicle with active auto insurance
• Ability to pass background screening, MVR check, and drug test
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and reach throughout shift
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, route-based environment
• Professional communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience in retail merchandising, grocery, CPG, beverage distribution, or route sales
• Experience reading and executing planograms
• Familiarity with inventory management and shelf resets
• Prior experience in customer-facing retail or field service roles

Work Environment & Dress Code:

• Customer-facing retail environment (grocery/liquor stores)
• Business casual: khaki pants, polo shirt, closed-toe non-slip shoes
• May enter refrigerated storage areas as needed

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.