Retail Merchandiser-Exchange/Commissary - Key West P/T - 8 hrs

ESCO, a division of Eurpac Service, Inc., has over 60 years of proven success representing consumer packaged goods (CPG) within the complex Military Resale Channel. We provide comprehensive sales and marketing service solutions to our clients, with processes and proprietary technology designed to deliver success in this unique retail channel.

About the role

The Area Manager (AM) will determine which responsibilities the Key West, Florida Base Manager is to focus on at Commissary and Convenience facilities on a specific military base or bases in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily tasks as assigned by EAGLE Eye, Retail IQ, and AM to service both Convenience and Commissary locations.
• Commissary store tasks:
  • Maintain current distribution and increase distribution on new items using provided tools to meet the 30-day “Speed to Shelf” goal.
  • Manage ‘shelf max’ on all SKUs by working with the CAO coordinator.
  • Stock shelves opportunistically when out-of-stocks exist and back-stock is present, or when the Vendor Stocker is not present.
  • Secure and sell display activity; build displays as needed.
  • Secure product demonstration activity and order cases to support these events.
  • Responsible for shelf management, including:
    • Facings, resets, sign management, not-in-stock, pricing, coupons, and shelf tags.
  • Prompt reporting of e-VCMs (Vendor Credit Memos).
  • Maintain vendor stocker support group and perform stocker administration duties accurately and promptly.
  • Maintain work, price, and store records.
  • Maintain proper account call frequency.
  • Communicate store issues promptly to the AM.
  • Check code dates and ensure proper rotation.
  • Report in-store conditions using company technology and systems, including:
    • Not-in-stock scans, display performance, demo bookings, new item distribution, missing gaps, and pricing surveys.
  • Maintain a productive working relationship with store management and company management.
  • Perform other projects or requests as assigned by management.
• Strategic and Tactical Base Manager tasks (Commissaries):
  • Blocking and tackling at the shelf.
  • Promotional support and keeping shelves full.
  • Securing tough display options and working with vendor stockers.
  • Display period execution and new items/Speed2Shelf.
  • Pushing OTB’s during season and GAP resolution.
  • Maintaining and maximizing display opportunities and NIS mitigation.
  • Seasonal promotions, signs, and coupons.
  • Front-end rack management and all VCM’s.
  • “S” Code SKU management and perishable focus.
  • Distributor inventory management – OTB and deleted items.
  • Product rotation and regional SKU management.
  • Minimizing shrink and product demonstration management.
  • Meat and produce weekly orders and relationship upselling.
  • Joint work resets (section and full store) and large mass display builds (Commissaries and/or Exchanges).
  • Fill in if another Base Manager is out or the position is open.
• Convenience store tasks:
  • Maintain proper call frequency.
  • Sell and ensure proper shelf placement for all authorized items using provided tools.
  • Fill store shelves with back-stock if opportunities exist.
  • Scan store for missing gaps via hand-held device and obtain missing distribution.
  • Conduct inventory checks and write orders for all VON-related items.
  • Meet with each store manager as scheduled by the AM.
  • Responsible for shelf management, including:
    • Facings, resets, communicating auto-replenish issues, pricing, coupons, and POG compliance.
  • Check code dates and ensure proper rotation.
  • Write up and return ‘out-of-dates’ as outlined in specific manufacturers' policies.
  • Timely communication to AM using the ‘best practice’ method outlined by the AM.
  • Sell promotions as outlined in the Convenience Package/company technology and as directed by AM; report results to AM.
  • Build displays and place point-of-sale as directed.
  • Report low or out-of-stock issues to the Facility Manager.
  • Complete call reporting procedures via company technology while in store.
  • Perform other projects or requests as assigned by management.

Working Conditions

• Build, install, and move various racks weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Build displays with up to 40 lb case weight.
• Work in freezer environments at 0°F.
• Travel for store resets lasting 1 to 3 days.
• Occasional outside case lot sales and weekend special events.

Pay

Hourly rate: $17–$19 per hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time position requiring 8 hours per week. Hours are flexible, but the Base Manager must be available during store hours.

Requirements

• Existing military base access strongly preferred; required to perform essential functions of the position.
• Background in grocery and/or retail is extremely helpful.
• Candidates not currently working for a competitor will be given preference.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening (EURPAC maintains a drug-free workplace).