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Merchandiser

Employer

Breadman CB

Date Posted

June 09, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Lethbridge, AB
  • Earnings $29.50 to $33.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 35 to 45 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 3  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Jul 09, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

Breadman CB

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Wholesale establishment/store
  • Retail business

Tasks

  • Arrange product according to planogram
  • Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
  • Maintain adequate stock levels
  • Oversee distribution of merchandise to outlets
  • Provide customer service
  • Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
  • Select and purchase merchandise for resale
  • Supervise work of other buyers
  • Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
  • Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
  • Prepare invoices and bank deposits

Supervision

  • 3-4 people
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Spreadsheet
  • Internet
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word

Security and safety

Valid passport

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Analytical

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • What is your current level of study?

Experience

Will train


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Merchandiser is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Retail and Wholesale Buyers
METHODICAL

Interest in co-ordinating information to study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials; and in visiting trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events

SOCIAL

Interest in negotiating prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements when interviewing suppliers

directive

Interest in overseeing distribution of merchandise to outlets, in maintaining adequate levels of stock and in supervising the work of other retail buyers

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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