Merchandiser

Benefits

This is a union-represented position covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees receive health and welfare benefits through the Teamsters Managed Health Care Trust, which may include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees may be eligible for pension benefits through the Teamsters Pension Plan, with employer contributions made in accordance with the agreement. Employees with other qualifying medical coverage may have the option to participate in an annuity plan in lieu of health coverage. All wages, benefits, and eligibility requirements are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and Trust Fund rules.

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Territory

Travel within the Morgan Hill to King City territory.

Vehicle Requirements

• Clean MVR (past 3 years)
• Current and valid driver's license
• Full coverage insurance
• Vehicle under 10 years old (no older than a 2016)

Position Purpose

The Merchandiser is responsible for pricing and setting customer's stores. The Merchandiser reports directly to the Merchandising Manager overseeing the geographical area they service. As a Merchandiser, you'll drive to customer locations using your provided company vehicle, to meet with the customers, place merchandise in the display areas following set plan-o-grams, ensuring that every square foot of the store is properly set according to plan. You must be able to assess critical needs and notify management immediately of any issues. You'll also assess customer sales and identify which items are not selling or are discontinued for each particular customer, making recommendations for replacement items that will increase sales and profits for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores as scheduled daily
• Provide excellent customer service
• Provide merchandising, stocking, pricing, shelf facing, stock rotating, and product and shelf cleaning at customer locations
• Arrange store shelves or display areas as required by each store
• Monitor potential account problems at the store level and report to Sales and/or Sales Manager when required
• Maintain safe store aisles
• Maintain assigned equipment
• Report hours to division on provided time sheets
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Desired Qualities

• Able to work in a team and independently with minimum supervision
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent experience
• Driver's license with clean driving record
• Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements

Frequent Activity: Will lift products weighing from 5-25 lbs. This is done throughout the day. May also lift a case of product or tote which could weigh up to 70 lbs.

Background & Drug Screening

Must pass a background screening & drug testing