Retail Merchandiser - Lafayette, LA - CRH Americas

Job ID:  503518

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary

The Retail Merchandiser will be responsible for covering big box retail stores for Oldcastle.  We seek a highly motivated, self-starter who can provide outstanding support to Department, Store and District Managers for our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and achieves a consistent daily and weekly customer schedule, i.e. “store visits” in the most efficient manner to meet customer needs and expectations and maintain cost effectiveness
• Proactively monitors proper inventory levels in the stores using cycle counts and various reports. Works with customer service and replenishment teams to resolve any discrepancies
• Participates in regional company training classes and events
• Leads and/or participates in a wide variety of customer events; demonstration clinics, product knowledge classes, contractor events, weekend special events, promo events, associate training, and community outreach programs 

• Properly builds and installs product displays and new store resets
• Ensures product is safely stacked and/or properly secured
• Provides suggestions and shares ideas with supervisor and team to maximize shelf space

Job Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle to travel to and from customer locations and local Oldcastle businesses as needed
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs
• Use of basic hand and power tools
• Daily travel to and from company locations and/or customer locations; some overnight travel required
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, perform repetitive motions and work from a ladder
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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