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Merchandiser

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Chicopee
Nov 10, 2026
Merchandiser Location: Chicopee, MA Schedule/Shift: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 6:00 AM until route completion Route Area: Northampton, Hadley, Westfield, Springfield, and Chicopee, MA Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour Job Summary TheMerchandiser is responsible for maintaining product presentation, merchandising standards, and customer service across an assigned retail route. This role rotates inventory, stocks shelves and displays, monitors product freshness, and identifies opportunities to increase product visibility and sales. The merchandiser works closely with account managers and retail customers to maintain product availability, strengthen customer relationships, and support sales objectives. Job Responsibilities Provide customer service, merchandising, and sales support at assigned retail accounts. Rotate products from back stock to shelves, displays, and refrigerated locations. Build and maintain permanent and temporary product displays to increase visibility and sales. Assist Account Sales Managers with product placement, sales activities, and display building. Perform account management and sales route responsibilities when coverage is needed. Review product expiration dates during each account visit. Remove dented, dirty, damaged, or expired products from shelves, displays, and refrigerated areas. Notify the appropriate account manager of damaged or expired products, out-of-stock items, and products requiring pickup or exchange. Ensure products are displayed according to established shelf layouts and merchandising standards. Maintain clean, organized, and presentable coolers, racks, displays, and point-of-sale materials. Cover assigned account manager routes when needed. Monitor competitor activity, including new product launches and pricing changes, and communicate findings to management. Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with retail customers. Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly sales meetings. Represent and promote the product brand professionally. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Must be at least 21 years of age. High school diploma or GED required. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Reliable personal vehicle for business use with required minimum insurance coverage. Current DOT medical card required. Ability to work early mornings and weekends according to the assigned route schedule. Strong communication and customer service skills. Good mathematical and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and manage route responsibilities. Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to walk, sit, stand, reach, handle products, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to perform tasks requiring close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions. Preferred Qualifications Previous beverage industry knowledge or experience. Prior sales, retail merchandising, or account management experience. Experience building product displays and maintaining retail customer relationships. 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. 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