Account Merchandiser - Baldwin County, AL

About the role

The Account Merchandiser (AM) plays a crucial role in the retail team, focusing on stocking and merchandising beverages under the Buffalo Rock portfolio. Key responsibilities include selling new products, managing displays, and ensuring compliance with Buffalo Rock standards.

Responsibilities

• Sell new products and manage incremental displays.
• Manage additional merchandising space and promotions.
• Drive to and from customer sites.
• Service assigned accounts according to Buffalo Rock Standards and Franchise Policies.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Communicate transshipping activity in accordance with Buffalo Rock policy.
• Notify ADC and RSS of new and changed accounts.
• Complete required paperwork within Company Policy and timeline.
• Maintain CDA compliance and report product issues.
• Communicate daily with ADC and RSS regarding account status.
• Achieve Strategic Execution Objectives and execute account programs.
• Rotate products properly and prepare for pick-up.
• Assist in reporting competitive activity and promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• Attend all required 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.
• Smartphone device.
• Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical demands: C (constant), F (frequently).

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 customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Self Motivated: Ability to be internally inspired to perform tasks to the best of one's ability.
• 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

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Continuous self-improvement through Buffalo Rock provided training.
• Physical demands: C (constant), F (frequently).

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

May require additional hours not scheduled; must be flexible.