Merchandiser

Description

The primary role of the Full Time Merchandiser (FTM) is to effectively service all customers in a safe, productive and professional manner by ensuring proper level of stock is maintained, displayed and rotated correctly at all large & small formatted “off premise” stores. Assist in some sales support by growing rapport with customers and upselling into an account when possible. FTMs embody the Company Values (Professionalism, Focus, Passion, & Responsibility).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
· Ensure Company products are properly rotated and maintained in accordance with product rotation standards thereby minimizing Out Of Code and Damaged Product concerns
· Ensure that all Company equipment is set to current standards, clean, in good working order, and presented in a premium manner

EXECUTION
· Maintain records required for compliance with internal policy, State and Federal regulations including driver logs, records of fuel purchase, mileage records, trainings and other records required by law
· Execute and adhere to Company merchandising processes and routines
· Evaluate all competitors’ activities such as new launches and price reductions and communicate with Merchandising Manager or other members of sales team
· Build, protect, and grow the Company product portfolio
· Notify appropriate Account Sales Manager for pick up and / or exchange of any dented, damaged, or out of code product, as well as any out of stock items, and Quality Point of Distribution (QPOD) opportunities.
· Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with retail managers of accounts.

BUILDING SUCCESS
· Collaborate with sales team members in executing new programs and selling in large displays
· Work collaboratively across the organization and share best practices
· Lead by example and adhere to Company standards & Company Values
· Professional representation of the company and Company brand through responsible driving and in market presence

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· High School Diploma or GED required
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including being able to present / roll play in a group setting, selling to customers, customer service interactions
· Strong mathematical skills
· Strong technical skills with smartphone technology
· Strong observatory and analytical skills in assessing product inventory
· Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by an ability to set and handle multiple priorities
· Exceptional time management skills and punctuality
· Fluent in English
· Must have a valid Drivers’ License with clean record
· Must be 18+ years old
· Reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes with at least the minimum insurance coverage necessary

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Prior merchandising experience preferred
· Additional language skills an advantage

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
· Employee frequently is required to walk and sit.
· Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
· Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as needed.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
· Exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
· Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Equipment Used:
· List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.