Retail Merchandising Specialist

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

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Ohio (Columbus, Dayton, Akron, Canton, and Cincinnati areas), Kentucky (Cincinnati area), and potentially Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh). Center of territory is in Columbus, OH and will require extensive travel to support client accounts.

Required (including overnights). Company vehicle + mileage reimbursement are provided. Full-time, Monday - Friday.

• Implement company standards for store appearance and merchandise arrangement with in-store personnel.
• Assist new customers in initial store set up and optimal merchandise stocking techniques.
• Evaluate current store stock level and replenish inventory by placing actual orders or suggesting ordering quantities.
• Remove damaged and outdated merchandise from shelves; returns process administered for qualified stores.
• Participate in product relocation, store resets, and labeling for new and existing inventories.
• Merchandise specific categories within a store environment using planogram implementation in conjunction with analytical store‑specific data.
• Serve as a front‑end consultant to customers when dealing with product placement and merchandising concepts.
• Utilize Cencora's reporting data to gauge product sales and ordering from DCs and generate tailored reports for store personnel on an as‑needed basis.
• Prepare Store Layout & Design drawings using Visio software for qualified customers.
• Record all store activities and observations into CRM.
• Maintain ongoing collaborative efforts and communications with Community & Specialty Pharmacy, Health Systems, and Business Development Sales teams.
• Attend district and regional meetings, trainings, and trade shows on an as‑needed basis.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four‑year Bachelor’s Degree Program or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Requires 2–4 years of directly related, progressively responsible experience.

• Retail merchandising experience highly preferred, including planogram experience.
• Customer service, sales, and/or client‑facing experience.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Self‑motivated, strong work ethic, and ability to build relationships/trust.
• Ability to travel 75% throughout the week, with overnight travel, and manage a portfolio of client accounts.

• Ability to travel within assigned territory as well as other areas with 30‑50% overnight travel.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Cencora's policies, programs & services and products.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong creativity skills; focused and disciplined.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This includes backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. Harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

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