Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist

Requisition ID: 264832 | Location: Greensboro

About the role

The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist is critical support to the POD Model in the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. This role is heightened by the Future of Operations move of Dollar General and some independent groceries from Small Store to the Large Store channel. The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist will provide vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and Merchandiser, may be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and act as liaison between the customer, merchandiser, and driver for order refusals and inventory overload. The BAM Specialist may execute weekend operational plans with minimal additional influence on changes to the strategy and will keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
• Provide vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and POD Merchandiser.
• Manage, sell, and execute in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes and generate sales orders based on the assigned delivery frequency for each customer to ensure day-to-day operational success and contribute to the company’s financial performance in revenue, volume, and gross profit.
• Execute applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success (LOS) initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale, and commercial plans to ensure excellence in RED (Right Execution Daily) scores for assigned customers.
• Organize and maintain back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, and handling damaged and out-of-date product.
• Create and distribute point-of-sale materials on display and shelves where permitted.
• Rotate product, fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors, and check vendor operation.
• Foster business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
• Identify and communicate any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (e.g., pricing, new packaging, change in business strategy).
• Execute all job duties in a safe working manner.
• Serve as the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends to ensure proper route coverage and act as liaison between the customer, merchandiser, and driver for order refusals and inventory overload.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge acquired through 0-1 years of work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Work Environment

• Varies, including exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled.
• Physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).

Pay

$209 - $210/day, plus mileage reimbursement.

Schedule

• 5:00am – 6:00am start time until completion of the route.
• Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday as well as weekdays.
• 5-day work week.

Benefits

• 401(k) match.
• Health coverage.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Career growth opportunities with clear pathways to advance.
• Dedicated training and personalized mentorship.