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Summary

You are outgoing, collaborative, organized and friendly... Then a position as a Retail Sales Merchandiser – Development (RSMD) may be a great fit for you. The RSMD works within the Advantage Degreed Associate Performance Team (ADAPT) program, which provides training, mentoring and leadership development while the associate works within an assigned territory. The purpose of the Retail Sales Merchandiser Development position is to gain exposure and learn all aspects of the retail business to develop into a leadership role.

Retail Sales Merchandiser Development Job Responsibilities:

Familiarize with clients and products at Retail location.

Achieve client goals/objectives by effectively managing stores within assigned territory.

Increase brand representation/effectiveness through establishing and maintaining trade/Client relationships.

Gain working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators.

Maintain client objectives by ensuring all authorized items are represented on the shelf and tagged accurately.

Ensure unsaleable/out-of-code product is removed following customer/client guidelines.

Increase sales volume through promotional activity by selling/building displays, creating themes to support holiday/special promo events, and perform resets.

Meet/exceed schematic standards by ensuring all items are in distribution and set to shelf standards.

Performance measures have been put in place to ensure each RSMD in ADAPT program performs at a high level and is continuing to progress towards future leadership.

Retail Sales Merchandiser Development Job Requirements:

4 year degree required, preferably in business/related area.

Strong presentation, written/oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Intermediate or advanced PC skills with strong understanding of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Flexible schedule; ability to travel.

Willing to relocate.

Valid driver’s license for state of residence.

Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

A Retail Sales Merchandiser Development position is to gain exposure and learn all aspects of the retail business to develop into a leadership role. The RSMD works within the Advantage Degreed Associate Performance Team (ADAPT) program, which provides training, mentoring and leadership development while the associate works within an assigned territory.

Clients/Brands Represented:

Familiarize with Clients and products at Retail

Customer Relations:

Gain working knowledge of Customer relations by working with Customers and store personnel

Store Conditions:

Achieve Client goals/objectives by effectively managing stores within assigned territory Increase brand representation/effectiveness through establishing and maintaining trade/Client relationships Gain working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators

Merchandising:

Maintain Client objectives by ensuring all authorized items are represented on the shelf and tagged accurately Ensure unsaleables/out-of-code product is removed following Customer/Client guidelines

Sales:

Increase sales volume through promotional activity by selling/building displays, creating themes to support holiday/special promo events, and perform resets

Shelf Standards:

Meet/exceed schematic standards by ensuring all items are in distribution and set to shelf standards Increase promotional effectiveness through placement of appropriate POS material

New Items:

Ensure all authorized items are tagged and in distribution according

Administration/Reporting/Communication:

Maintain Retail Account Profile Card Ensure store call information/reporting is accurate/timely Check Voicemail a minimum of three times daily

Call Coverage:

Maintain frequency coverage

Development:

Work with Retail Supervisor, Retail Operations Manager and Director of Retail Operations to gain understanding of retail/other departments Work on development by participating in webinars, self-tutorials, and reading preparing to move into leadership

Performance:

Performance measures have been put in place to ensure each RSMD in ADAPT program performs at a high level and is continuing to progress towards future leadership RSMD’s will receive a formal Performance Contribution Assessment by management at a minimum of 6 month intervals

Job Requirements:

4 year degree required, preferably in business/related area Strong presentation, written/oral communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Intermediate or advanced PC skills with strong understanding of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Flexible schedule; ability to travel Willing to relocate Valid driver’s license for state of residence

Other Requirements:

Strong understanding and utilization of proper safety techniques and correct use of equipment when appropriate.

Physical Demands:

Never (0% of shift): Sit, Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants Work on Unprotected Heights, Operate Mechanical Machinery, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity, Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion Left and Right

Occasionally (up to 33% of time): Crawl and/or climb, Stand

Frequently (33-66%): Pull, Bend and/or stoop, Kneel, Push, Walk

Continuously (66-100% of shift): Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion, Simple Grasping, Up to ten pounds (sedentary level), 11 - 20 lbs. (light level), 20 - 50 lbs. (medium work level)

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ASM reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time.

Disclaimer

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC. Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.