Account Merchandiser

About the role

The Account Merchandiser (AM) is a key member of the Retail team responsible for stocking and merchandising beverage products under the Buffalo Rock portfolio. This role requires a high level of ethical and moral conduct and involves driving to and from customer sites, communicating with customers, and ensuring compliance with Buffalo Rock standards.

Responsibilities

• Sell new products, manage incremental displays, and secure additional merchandising space.
• Drive to and from customer sites.
• Service assigned accounts according to Buffalo Rock Standards and Franchise Policy.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Communicate transshipping activity in accordance with Buffalo Rock policy and procedures.
• Notify ADC and RSS of new and changed accounts.
• Properly complete required paperwork to Company Policy and timeline.
• Maintain CDA compliance for all assigned accounts.
• Communicate daily with ADC and RSS about product shortages, returns, and operational items.
• Achieve required % of Strategic Execution Objectives.
• Execute and achieve all account program key objectives.
• Rotate products in accordance with Buffalo Rock Policy and Procedures.
• Prepare pallets, trays, damaged product, and returns for pick-up.
• Aid in reporting competitive activity, achieving sales goals, and promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and adhere to customer policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Valid state driver license with a good driving record.
• Reliable transportation for business use with required insurance coverage.
• Smartphone device.
• Required physical demands: C (constant), F (frequently), O (occasionally).
• Physical capabilities: C (can), O (often), F (frequently), N (not applicable).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Skills

• Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their applications.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

May require additional hours not scheduled; must be flexible.