Merchandiser - Part-time

Job Description

Title:

In-Store Representative

Reports To:

Area Manager (AM)

Department:

Field Operations

Division:

NAM

Location:

Field

Job Classification:

 

Core Competencies:

 

• Attention to detail

• Effective communication skills

• Strong work ethic

• Initiative and follow-through

• Sense of urgency

• Basic computer competencies

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Organization Skills
• Time Management Skills

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:

1. 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

 

1. 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:

1. Experience Needed:

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of retail environment & customer experience preferred
  1. Personal Traits
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency
• Honesty and integrity
• Very detail oriented

1. 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

1. 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*

1. 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