Merchandiser - Melbourne South/East

**The Role**:
We are now seeking a dedicated part-time Merchandiser to cover the Melbourne South/East area from Hawthorne to Mornington Peninsula. Reporting to the Melbourne South/East Territory Manager, you will be responsible for visiting Chemist Warehouse and Priceline retail stores to ensure that our customer's stock levels are maintained, point of sale material is set up correctly, and that our products are presented to an excellent standard.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with store personnel
- Monitor stock levels, manage visual merchandising, and ensure promotional compliance
- Proactively encourage orders when stock is low to boost sales
- Create attractive displays and upsell promotions
- Optimize shelf layouts according to planograms to enhance brand visibility
- Identify and act on business opportunities at the shelf level
- Rotate stock to minimize out-of-date products
- Record all relevant information in the Stay in Front CRM
- Provide ad-hoc merchandising support to VIC Territory Managers as needed

**About You**:

- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence others
- Excellent people skills and the ability to build rapport
- Knowledge of planograms, refits, and ticketing standards
- Proficient with Microsoft Surface Go tablet for reporting
- Positive attitude with a problem-solving mindset
- Physically fit to handle manual work efficiently

**Requirements**:

- Australian Driver's License with a reliable vehicle and car insurance
- Right to work in Australia
- Reside in the assigned territory
- Availability to work 20 hours per week over 3 days (preferably Tuesday to Thursday, between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm)

**Why is this the next great opportunity for you?**

At Vitaco, "We Care, We Act, We Succeed". Working for a market leader in health & wellbeing products is an opportunity you just can't miss

Health and wellness is our passion. From our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities to our dedicated customer service team, Vitaco employs over 550 team members in Australia, New Zealand, and Shanghai dedicated to providing the highest quality products for consumers of all ages and types around the world. Vitaco brands are recognized as leaders in their category: Musashi is #1 sports nutrition brand in Australia and Healtheries has been voted the #1 supplements brand in New Zealand for 13 years running.

**What can we offer?**
- Great discounts on our products
- A day off on your birthday
- Wellness initiatives
- Access to naturopathic and nutrition advice from our in-house experts and the list goes on

**Our Story**

Vitaco is the home of an outstanding collection of leading Australian and New Zealand supplements, health food, and sports nutrition brands. Our four core brands, **Nutra-Life, Musashi, Athena and Healtheries** have been empowering healthier lives in Australia, New Zealand, and over 30 countries world-wide for over 100 years.

Whether in a pharmacy, Health Food, sports specialty, grocery store, or online platform, you are likely to find a high quality Vitaco product everywhere you love to shop.

Join our team **APPLY NOW** and become part of the Vitaco team

**_ Applications will be considered before the closing date_**

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Vitaco's recruitment team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.