Merchandiser

The Opportunity: 

This part-time role (25-30 hours/week max) will cover Whole Foods locations in the Greater Los Angeles area and Orange County, specifically focusing on Whole Foods and Erewhon. This position will report to the Director of National Accounts and work closely with the Whole Foods produce buyer team. The role involves merchandising execution, relationship building with store buyers, tracking competitive activities, and regular reporting to maximize sales opportunities. You'll be responsible for maintaining product appearance, monitoring inventory levels, and helping to identify and share new placement opportunities within assigned stores.

Who You Are: 

You're an energetic self-starter with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. You have a passion for natural foods and beverages, with the ability to build positive relationships with store teams. You're reliable, take initiative with merchandising opportunities, and are excited to grow the JuneShine Non-Alcoholic Kombucha brand. Prior retail or merchandising experience is a plus, but we're willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the role and brand.

In This Role You Will:

·                 Build and maintain relationships with produce buyers at assigned Whole Foods locations

·                 Execute merchandising standards and ensure proper product placement in-store

·                 Monitor and fulfill mandated product placements, reporting any gaps or issues

·                 Perform regular store visits as communicated by your manager to maintain product appearance and stock levels

·                 Communicate regularly with store teams to maximize sales opportunities and secure incremental space

·                 Submit weekly status reports on store conditions, mandate compliance, and new opportunities

·                 Partner with the distribution team to ensure proper product flow and inventory levels

·                 Document and photograph merchandising execution and share best practices

·                 Track and report competitive activity within assigned stores

·                 Maintain organized records of store visits and buyer interactions

Must Have's:

·                 21 years of age or older at the time of application

·                 Responsible Beverage Certification due by start date

·                 Food Handler’s certification due by start date

·                 Lives in the assigned territory area with reliable transportation: Los Angeles, CA

·                 Must be available to work part-time (25-29 hours per week) with open availability Monday through Friday. Schedule flexibility during these weekdays is required

·                 Willing to work a large territory that requires weekly travel to Orange County

·                 Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, lifting/moving product up to 25 lbs, bending, twisting, and reaching to stock shelves

·                 Strong interpersonal skills

·                 MS Office and/or Google Workspace proficiency

·                 Desire to contribute to a fast-paced, purpose-driven company

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks: 

·             Part-Time, Hourly ($26.00), Non-Exempt

·             401k with 4% company match & product perks!

Who We Are

Our Purpose: To make quality, purpose-driven beverages 

Our Business: Our vision is to create the next-generation beverage platform, comprising distinct brands, each with its own ethos and purpose. Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry, it lacks options that cater to the next generation of drinkers who will demand more from their alcohol than a mere buzz. Disrupting this industry is a worthy, and massive opportunity. 

Our Culture: Our core values are Quality, Transparency, and Team-First. We derive much of our management policy from a book we give you upon hiring, ‘Let My People Go Surfing', by Yvon Chouinard (founder, owner, Patagonia). Our policy is to allow workers flexible hours, provided the work gets done with no negative impact on others. Our ‘let my people go surfing’ policy demands that we hire very unique individuals; those with a combination of self-motivation, self-discipline, and energy. 

JuneShine Brands is a purpose-driven organization composed of a diverse and dynamic group of individuals with varied backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued. We seek to hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, who embrace challenging the status quo. Join us at JuneShine Brands where you’re encouraged to bring your authentic self to your craft every day. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity in our hiring practices. 

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.