Merchandiser/Selling Event Specialist

Job Description

The Merchandiser/Selling Event Specialist plays a key role in developing new customer relationships while maintaining service levels with the existing customer base and is responsible for customer deliveries, warehouse operations, and in-store activities for our retail and food service customers.

• Itemized check-in of delivered goods with a customer representative
• Create bi-weekly orders based on established inventory levels
• Pull credits, create out-of-date memos, and issue customer credits
• Complete merchandising resets and recommend opportunities for cross-merchandising
• Complete 1-on-1 training with customer employees, including exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product pairings, slicing technique, etc.
• Complete assigned Go-Spot-Check missions
• Delivery of perishable goods to customers
• Maintain and monitor truck maintenance schedule
• Cultivate relationships with customers by actively engaging with deli management and personnel
• Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including basic math and reasoning
• Ability to speak and read English
• 1+ years of experience as a Brand Associate or three years of experience in customer service, sales, warehouse, or similar role
• Successful mastery of Brand Associate essential functions and requirements
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment

Training and Certification Requirements

• ServSafe certification
• Deli Operations
• Slicer use, maintenance, and cleaning
• Deli scale operation and sanitation
• Proper slicing technique, product wrapping, and handling
• DOT compliance and Safe Driver training

Location

Waipahu, Hawaii

Time Type

Full time

Department

Hawaiian Island Provisions