Produce Merchandiser – New Jersey

Join a Growing Team. Shape Retail Success. Elevate the Produce Experience.

E. Armata Inc is a family-owned, fourth-generation leader in the fresh produce industry, proudly serving the nation since 1893. As one of the largest importers and distributors within the Hunts Point Produce Market, we supply premium fruits and vegetables to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice operations across the country. Our longstanding reputation is built on integrity, quality, and deep relationships throughout the produce world.

What truly sets E. Armata apart is our family-oriented culture. Although we are a major player in the industry, we operate with the heart and agility of a close-knit business. Our organization is intentionally flat and collaborative, ensuring that every team member’s voice is valued and everyone has visibility into the work that drives our success. Here, people matter—your ideas, your effort, and your growth.

Over the past five years, E. Armata has experienced consistent year-over-year growth, and we’re continuing to evolve at an exciting pace. We are aggressively expanding into new markets and territories, leveraging our unparalleled distribution capabilities to meet rising demand and capture new opportunities. With this expansion comes tremendous potential for our team—career advancement, new responsibilities, and the chance to help shape the future of a company on the rise.

If you’re passionate about produce, energized by innovation, and looking for a place where you can build a long-term career—not just another job—E. Armata is a place where you will thrive. Join a company where tradition meets forward momentum, and where your contributions directly influence our next chapter.

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Produce Merchandiser to support and strengthen our expanding retail partnerships across New Jersey. This field-based role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes produce and who understands how exceptional merchandising drives sales, enhances customer experience, and strengthens relationships at the store level.

As a Produce Merchandiser, you’ll be the face of E. Armata inside our partner retailers, ensuring our products look great, stay fresh, and perform well on the shelf. You’ll build high-impact displays, optimize inventory rotation, support promotions, and occasionally assist in identifying sales opportunities. Your work directly influences store performance and helps fuel our continued growth in the retail channel.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit assigned retail partner stores throughout New Jersey to execute impactful merchandising strategies and maintain strong in-store presence.
• Build and maintain attractive, high-performing produce displays that highlight freshness, seasonality, and promotional opportunities.
• Ensure proper stock rotation, quality standards, and inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize product appeal.
• Set up promotional programs, signage, and planograms to drive visibility and sales.
• Monitor shelf space, product placement, and retailer compliance to maximize sales performance.
• Provide sales support by gathering store feedback, identifying new opportunities, and assisting with order recommendations.
• Report on store conditions, competitive activity, and merchandising results to the Business Development Director.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with store managers and produce teams while resolving issues quickly and professionally.
• Complete light administrative duties including inventory reporting, mileage, and expenses.

Qualification

• Previous produce merchandising experience is required (grocery retail, wholesale, or produce distribution).
• Experience as a Produce Manager or Assistant Produce Manager strongly desired
• 2+ years of produce or grocery merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of fresh produce handling, quality standards, seasonality, and merchandising best practices.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license (extensive local travel required).
• Ability to lift and move cases of produce, set up displays, and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, retail, agriculture, or related field is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mileage reimbursement and paid business expenses.
• Opportunities for career growth within a fast-growing, family-driven produce organization.

If you have the produce expertise, merchandising eye, and desire to help shape our expanding retail footprint, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and grow your career with a company that values craftsmanship, relationships, and the people behind the produce.