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About this job

We have a part-time opening for a Merchandiser.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

  • Be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Requirements

Reports To: Area Manager (AM)
Department: Field Operations
Division: NAM
Location: Field

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:

Program Execution

  • Achieve specified client objectives and assignments
  • Complete all cart programs or other programs, as assigned by market management
  • Remove, install and maintain News America Marketing Cart frames/ads or other NAM programs 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

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:

Experience Needed:

  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of retail environment & customer experience preferred

Personal Traits

  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Very detail oriented

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

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*

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