Retail Merchandiser

About the Role

This is a full-time Sales Representative position responsible for delivering, merchandising, and selling the full line of products to retailers within an assigned route.

Responsibilities

• Call on customers or potential customers to make sales and obtain orders for Bonnie products.
• Negotiate with customers regarding sales, location, space, product mix, etc.
• Grow the route by increasing volumes and sell-through rates of company products.
• Prepare and display items to facilitate sales and maximize product presentation.
• Ensure safety processes and procedures are followed.
• Drive a company-owned truck to and from numerous customer stops, delivering product into and out of retail locations.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT rules and regulations and coordinate activity with the Transportation Compliance Officer.
• Train, coach, and advise the Route Helper in the performance of their duties.
• Attend all annual sales meetings and other required training.
• Work schedules up to and including a seven-day work week during peak season.
• Merchandise products, including rotating products and removing products as necessary.
• Tidy shelves and displays.
• Assemble and disassemble racks and promotional materials such as signs and banners.
• Clean, maintain, and sanitize the interior of the assigned company vehicle.
• Achieve sales growth and support business expansion.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of customer service and/or route sales experience preferred.
• Preferred candidates live in the market area.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet Federal DOT eligibility requirements, including appropriate driver's license and medical certification.
• Review of driving history and successful completion of a pre-employment road test based on Federal Motor Carrier requirements.

Skills

• Dependability and reliability.
• Customer service focus with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow directions and perform duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong work ethic and initiative; must see the route as your business and constantly strive to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Flexibility.
• Honesty.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using computers and technology devices daily to accomplish tasks.
• Conscientious.
• Knowledgeable about the products and able to answer questions about them.

Working Environment

Both indoor and outside work environments. Frequently exposed to extreme cold and hot temperatures, wet or humid conditions, and work in all weather conditions.

• Risk/Safety Conditions: Driving a company-owned truck to and from numerous customer stops, as well as lifting and carrying product into and out of retail locations.
• Essential Physical Activities: This is a physical job requiring long hours on your feet, frequent travel between locations, and carrying heavy products. Requires the ability to climb, push, pull, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods. Involves walking, sitting, communicating with others, seeing up close and far away, manual dexterity, and repetitive motions. Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift 60 pounds. Using equipment (e.g., carts, trays) to unload products and move throughout stores.

Pay

$32,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year, with potential to earn a discretionary bonus for sales growth incentives.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid paternity leave
• Holidays
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan participation

Work Location

In person