Part-Time Merchandiser

*Weekday availability needed for paid training—1 to 3 days per week for first 30 days

** Apply today for the opportunity to become part of our NAMily. 

News America Marketing is the nation's leading single-source marketing services company whose home delivered and in-store media is united under the SmartSource family brand. We are currently seeking a part-time In-Store Rep to service local retail outlets.

OVERALL SUMMARY:
The In-Store Representative position completes multiple advertising and merchandising programs by following a calendar of scheduled visits. As a result, the In-Store reps enhance the image of News America Marketing.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
θ Program Execution
• Achieve specified client objectives and assignments 
• Complete ad and/or merchandising programs as assigned by market management
• Remove, install and maintain News America Marketing Products in specified retailers 
• Communicate with supervisor and internal colleagues as requested and on an ongoing basis (must respond to request within 24 hrs)
• Attend monthly training meetings & individual training meetings as scheduled with manager
• Report completion of project(s) in a timely and accurate manner 
• Complete all assigned work within the budgeted hours provided
 

θ Customer Relationships
• Establish and build courteous business relationships with clients and retailers
• Keep Field updated on competitor trends
• Keep Field updated on issues with retailers (manager issues or store closings)
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
θ Experience Needed:
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of retail environment & customer experience preferred 
θ Personal Traits
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency
• Honesty and integrity
• Very detail oriented
θ Skill requirements
• Attention to detail and quality of work (imperative)
• Good working knowledge of Windows operating system & Internet Explorer
• Initiative to identify and solve problems
• Ability to finish projects accurately, completely and on time
• Work well independently & as part of a team
θ Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds & stand on feet for extended periods
• Certain projects may require repetitive bending, lifting and stretching
• Ability to install all SmartSource products including: carts, shelf, freezer and Floortalk*
θ Non - Skill requirements
• In-store representatives must have a valid driver's license (for at least 2 years) and a reliable, insured and registered personal vehicle (In some cases, representatives will have a city assignment in which they may choose alternate transportation, such as a bus or subway)
• Ability to drive during the day and night is required
• Personal computer (with Windows 2000 or XP or higher) & printer
• Internet & E-mail access; high speed access preferred
• Adherence to dress code
*Note that Frequency and activities required to perform all job requirements are not listed 
Release date: January 6, 2015