Sales Merchandiser Specialist 5Day

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandise, and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
• Manages, sells, and executes in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes and generates sales orders based on the assigned delivery frequency for each customer.
• Executes applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success (LOS) initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale, and commercial plans.
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch.
• Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelves where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation.
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussion.
• Identifies and communicates any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (i.e., pricing, new packaging, change in business strategy, etc.).
• May be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and acts as liaison between the customer, merchandiser and driver for order refusals, and inventory overload.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem-solving Abilities
• Excellent Customer Service Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 0-1 years of work experience
• A valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Work Environment

• The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled