Retail Reset Merchandiser I - Full-time

Summary

Retail Reset Merchandiser I

Does friendly, self-motivated and collaborative describe you? Then, Advantage Sales and Marketing wants people like you for our Retail Reset Merchandiser positions! A Retail Reset Merchandiser (RRM) showcases ASM customer's products at retail accounts to increase sales and product exposure by building and maintaining attractive displays, ensuring that customers' and clients' expectations are met (and often exceeded).

Retail Reset Merchandiser Responsibilities:

Reset Activity, Shelf Conditions and Schematics Completion.

Implement customer approved schematics/Plan-o-Grams/MODs with all items tagged and approved by store management. Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating and placing products on shelf.

Administration/Reporting: Will complete (web based) accurate and timely reporting, recaps, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Retail Reset Merchandiser Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Previous retail experience.

Strong self-management skills.

Ability to complete daily procedures and responsibilities without direct supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively both internally to ASM management and externally with Customers.

Must demonstrate good judgment and show respect for others.

Focused on the general reset of Consumer Package Goods (CPG) at various locations where CPG goods are sold, such as grocery and convenience stores.

Responsible for merchandising products at retail accounts within an assigned territory.

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.

Position Summary

The Retail Reset Merchandiser I (RRM I) is responsible for merchandising, resetting ASM manufacturer’s products at retail accounts to ensure customer and clients expectations are met. An associate is currently meeting performance expectations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Merchandising

• Meets and exceeds client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics
• Obtain a basic understanding of Company policies and procedures
• Take direction to ensure secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics/plan-o-grams/MODs
• Shelf Standards and Conditions: obtain authorization of items to meet client shelf schematic standards
• Take direction on maintaining client and Company objectives for full distribution on existing SKUs.
• Prepare for audits
• Manage time for store call coverage

Administration & Customer Service

• Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
• Communicate effectively both internally with ASM management and externally with all customers
• Build rapport with clients and customers

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements:

Travel and Driving is an essential duty and function of this job

Travel up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience



Field of Study/Area of Experience: Retail, Consumer Package Goods (CPG), or merchandising products at retail accounts within an assigned territory

0-2 years of experience in retail merchandising and/or selling

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage

Environmental & Physical Requirement

Field / Reps Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential. A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department.

Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties and Job Descriptions



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. ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified 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.

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

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.