Retail Merchandiser - Nashua, NH

About the role

The Retail Merchandiser provides consistent, quality service within a specific customer or independent customer location. Services can include but are not limited to stocking and merchandising products at shelf, providing reset support in remodels and new stores, executing continuity/Home Store and cycle coverage programs for a particular group of customers and may include ordering of products. At times the Retail Merchandiser will assist in stretch projects where needed.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read, understand and implement planograms in store. Adjust sections as necessary based on evaluation with or without planograms.
• Report feedback on specific planogram compliance or item availability concerns, to the appropriate parties.
• Visits retailers on Home Store or Field Sales program on a provided schedule, to execute customer specific plans.
• Providing effective feedback and follow-up.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for the location.
• Rotate stock and remove out-of-code products.
• Process Merchandise returns and issue credits according to company policy.
• Interpret and facilitate internal reports related to assigned project.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Sell promotional and sales programs as assigned.
• Sell promotional and sales programs as assigned.
• Seize opportunities to increase sales through creative merchandising Techniques.
• Assist in hanging Shelf Tags, and promotional POS/POP Materials and resets.
• Develop and implement action plans with assistance from Supervisor or Account Manager on assigned projects.
• Ensure project deadlines are met and completed within budget.
• Possitively Engage customers on the full Professional Services Portfolio to strengthen customer/UNFI relationship.

Requirements

• High School degree required.
• Valid driver’s license is necessary.
• Auto Insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements.
• Minimum 1-year related experience in Retail or Distribution.
• Prior customer service experience in a retail setting.
• Food related product experience desired.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, understand and implement planograms.
• Basic computer skills involving Microsoft Suite of Software.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, understand and implement planograms.
• Basic computer skills involving Microsoft Suite of Software.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Competitive 401k
• Competitive PTO plan
• Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Mentorship program/developmental opportunities

Pay

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Schedule

Local Travel (major) Travel is required up to (95)% for this position.