Merchandising / Order Writing Specialist

Job Description

The Merchandising / Order Writing 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• Pull credits, create out-of-date memos, and issue customer credits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 and coordinate necessary maintenance
• Continuously cultivate relationships with customers by actively engaging with deli management and personnel to understand their customer base, evolving product or training needs, and specific opportunities/challenges
• 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

• Product knowledge and customer service
• 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

Annapolis, MD, Bowie, Crofton, MD, Columbia, MD, Elkridge, MD, Ellicott City, MD, Glenn Dale, MD

Time Type

Full time

Department

Capital Prime Deli Provisions