How to hire a reset merchandiser

How to hire a reset merchandiser, step by step

Here's a step-by-step reset merchandiser hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a reset merchandiser job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new reset merchandiser
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The reset merchandiser hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect reset merchandiser also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of reset merchandisers.

   Type of Reset Merchandiser	Description	Hourly rate
   Reset Merchandiser	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$11-18
   Stocker	Stockers are responsible for displaying items for sale in the store. They manage the shelves and ensure that items are on display at all times... Show more	$11-17
   Stower	A stower is responsible for scanning a product and appropriately placing it to the right shelf for customer's consumption. Duties of a stower include inspecting the item for any defects and escalating damaged items to the supervisor ensuring adequately labeled products... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Store Management
   • Schematics
   • Good Judgment
   • POS
   • Client Objectives
   • Direct Supervision
   • Expense Reports
   • Client Products
   • Merchandise Resets
   • SKUs
   • Retail Store
   • Ladders
   • Building Displays

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage backroom/stock room inventory by organizing pallets, stacking and storing product inventory.
   • Maintain neat appearance and cleanliness of all equipment and product.
   • Take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
   • Price tag, itemize, rotate, and place POS materials for products on shelf.
   • Report daily sales activities through the use of a mini iPad, synchronizing upon completion of each day.
   • Use IPAD to complete administrative duties, also a selling tool with customers via online videos and print literature.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your reset merchandiser job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A reset merchandiser can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, reset merchandisers' average salary in florida is 26% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level reset merchandisers 38% less than senior-level reset merchandisers.
   • Certifications. A reset merchandiser with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a reset merchandiser's salary.

   Average reset merchandiser salary

   $14.99hourly

   $31,173 yearly

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   Entry-level reset merchandiser salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average reset merchandiser salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$34,049	$16
   2	California	$33,797	$16
   3	Oregon	$33,442	$16
   4	New Jersey	$32,481	$16
   5	Massachusetts	$32,378	$16
   6	Connecticut	$32,167	$15
   7	Nebraska	$32,044	$15
   8	New York	$31,730	$15
   9	Minnesota	$31,653	$15
   10	Maine	$31,109	$15
   11	Illinois	$31,023	$15
   12	Indiana	$30,593	$15
   13	Maryland	$29,921	$14
   14	Virginia	$29,891	$14
   15	Wisconsin	$29,847	$14
   16	Kansas	$29,829	$14
   17	Colorado	$29,729	$14
   18	Texas	$29,342	$14
   19	Arizona	$29,284	$14
   20	Utah	$28,737	$14

   Average reset merchandiser salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hensley Beverage Co	$34,784	$16.72	6
   2	Food City	$32,554	$15.65	110
   3	Green Mountain Coffee Roasters	$32,239	$15.50
   4	P.L. Marketing	$31,752	$15.27	103
   5	DAVACO	$31,707	$15.24
   6	Core-Mark International	$31,309	$15.05
   7	Cart.com	$31,280	$15.04	1
   8	Driveline Retail Merchandising	$30,946	$14.88	5
   9	ActionLink	$30,790	$14.80
   10	Signature Retail Services	$30,687	$14.75	12
   11	The Retail Odyssey Company	$30,611	$14.72	50
   12	Kelly Services	$30,608	$14.72	5
   13	The Home Store	$30,598	$14.71	10
   14	Hayden Beverage	$30,575	$14.70
   15	Novo Building Products	$30,519	$14.67	18
   16	Advantage Solutions	$30,351	$14.59	767
   17	TNG End-to-End Logistics	$30,229	$14.53
   18	Atlantic Coast Financial	$29,919	$14.38
   19	Apollo Retail	$29,814	$14.33	234
   20	Resource Plus	$29,808	$14.33	47

4. Writing a reset merchandiser job description

   A reset merchandiser job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a reset merchandiser job description:

   Reset merchandiser job description example

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   $600 Hiring Bonus

   CROSSMARK is seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our growing team. As part of our family, you'll support many of our well-known clients within Walmart. We'll get you up to speed and working quickly with our online training and learning materials. Individuals will work independently and as part of a great team!

   Perks:

   • $600 Hiring Bonus, earn additional $$$ as you work.
   • Employee Referral Bonus Program!
   • Competitive weekly pay and mileage reimbursement.
   • Flexible scheduling, stable and reliable weekly hours.
   • Growth potential, field, corporate, and leadership opportunities.
   • Start immediately, online training materials to get you up to speed quickly.
   • Health, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and 401K for those who qualify.
   • Pay starting at $16.50/hr based on experience.

   
   

   • Work with your favorite in-store, nationally recognized products.
   • Build and nourish professional relationships with Store Management and Associates.
   • Merchandising, resetting, and stocking sections of the store according to the plan-o-gram.

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   • Must be 18 years of age or older.
   • Must be available to work between 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday (Tuesdays are required).
   • Daily access to a mobile device and Internet.
   • Must be able to lift 25lbs up to 60lbs consistently.
   • Must have reliable transportation.

   We're continuing to provide merchandising services to our clients though the pandemic. We play a vital role in keeping essential products and customer favorites readily available. CROSSMARK complies with local and federal regulations and takes precautionary measures to keep our employees and retail partners safe and healthy.#INDCMK

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find reset merchandisers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your reset merchandiser job on Zippia to find and recruit reset merchandiser candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting reset merchandisers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new reset merchandiser

   Once you've selected the best reset merchandiser candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new reset merchandiser. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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