Volume Supply Merchandiser - Central MA (Corporate Mass Marketing)

About the role

To support sales and marketing efforts of the company by assisting customers with inventory management in the assigned account. This is accomplished through delivery assistance, stocking & maintaining of shelves, cold box, and back room. This role requires creative, fast paced thinking and collaborative teamwork with sales personnel and customers.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing visibility of shelves, cold boxes and retail inventories within assigned accounts according to the merchandising standards
• Work with Sales Representatives and Corporate Mass Marketing to ensure proper inventory of products for shelf, counter, cold box, and floor displays
• Adherence to brand standards set by suppliers
• Establish and maintain rapport with store managers
• Share brand & product knowledge with store managers and customers as needed

Requirements

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to learn brand and product knowledge
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
• Self-motivated, team player who is enthusiastic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College degree or equivalent work experience/training/education preferred
• Candidate must possess valid Massachusetts driver’s license and registration

Physical Demands

• Consistent physical exertion including the regular lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds and the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the work day
• Work requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks requiring periods of focused mental and visual concentration
• Work requires travel and exposure to weather conditions while visiting customers, prospects or vendors
• Potential for accidents due to over the road travel including traffic accidents or delivery of goods

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Comprehensive 401K plan
• Employee discounts

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $22.00/hour.