Merchandiser

Job Description

The Merchandiser works with the sales and marketing departments to service and merchandise a defined account universe based on house and supplier marketing guidelines. Primary location is Waterbury - Danbury.

Essential Position Results

• Maintains supplier POS and merchandising inventory by managing inventory status and organizing merchandise.
• Installs and builds displays by working with customers and sales management in the coordination of timing and location of displays.
• Maximizes pull through of products by stocking shelves and displays (where legally permissible).
• Executes resets (cold box, shelf, back bar) by working with customers and sales management to coordinate timing and specifics of plan.
• Processes orders to draft department (where applicable) by communicating and filing necessary paperwork relevant to the requirements of the account.
• Maintains pitch book by photographing all display, shelf, back bar, window display, lobby display, and cold box work.
• Participates in general sales meetings and one on one meetings with direct supervisor by preparing necessary recaps and gaining an understanding of company priorities.
• Affords assistance in the preparation for meetings and events by working with all applicable departments to identify merchandising requirements, pulling the POS and installing the merchandising materials as necessary.
• Completes all necessary training programs by attending, participating, and passing all required tests as defined by management (e.g. Sales Trainings).
• Maintains professional and industry knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit where required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge/Skills

• Results oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
• Reach with hands and arms;
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Talk or hear.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and climbing or balancing.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions and Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job the associate is regularly exposed normal business office environment.
• The ability to share workspace, travel by car or train, dress in proper business attire and meet deadlines are all requirements of this position.

Pay and Benefits

Compensation: $23.18/hr

CDI is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.