Merchandising Representative I Job Listing at Kelly Services in Windsor Locks, CT (Job ID 10083692)

Description

Job Title: Merchandising Representative I

Location: Windsor Locks, CT

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $26.50/hour

Work Schedule:

• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or

• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Overview

As a Merchandising Representative I, you will support the Merchandising team by assisting with pricing execution, billing accuracy, cost changes, customer support, and data integrity. This role supports a large wholesale grocery distribution operation serving independent retailers and operates in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer contracts by monitoring outbound costs and ensuring accurate, competitive pricing.

• Work with manufacturing and vendor partners to maintain up-to-date pricing, regional brackets, and customer-specific exceptions.

• Coordinate and process future cost increases and decreases, including deals, off-invoice allowances, and customized pricing.

• Monitor weekly billings, including flyer activity, bottle deposits, promotional deals, and gross profit-related billings.

• Identify and communicate item or vendor setup issues; monitor attributes and system flags to maintain high data quality and order accuracy.

• Communicate with customers on a daily basis regarding pricing, item setup, and contract-related questions.

• Oversee tracking spreadsheets used to monitor new item progress and pricing updates.

• Review cost comparison and sales reports to identify pricing variances, credits owed, or rebills required.

• Support at least one Merchandiser with weekly tasks related to gross profit tracking and merchandising/marketing planning.

Work Environment

• Office environment

• Temperature-controlled setting (approximately 65°F–75°F)

• No travel required

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

Experience & Education

• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred

• High School Diploma or GED required

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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