Merchandiser

Summary:
Schedule:  T-F (3 Days) and 1 Weekend Day (Four 10 Hour Shifts) Responsible for building and maintaining off-premise product displays including appearance and rotation.  Works under the supervision of the department managers and/or team leaders.  Works as a team with Delivery Drivers and Sales Representatives to provide the best possible customer service to all clients.
Essential Functions (must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Execute company merchandising standards in all assigned accounts while maintaining a sense of urgency, professionalism, and attention to detail. - Ensure all authorized items are properly distributed, merchandised, and displayed in assigned accounts. - Build, maintain, and enhance displays to maximize product visibility, availability, and sales opportunities. - Monitor inventory levels, identify out-of-stock and low inventory situations, and communicate opportunities and concerns to Sales Representatives in a timely manner. - Verify shelf pricing, tags, and point-of-sale materials are accurate and properly displayed. - Install, maintain, and remove permanent and temporary point-of-sale materials in support of company and supplier promotional initiatives. - Utilize company technology and reporting tools to accurately document daily activities, account conditions, execution results, photos, and surveys. - Identify and communicate competitive activity, display opportunities, pricing concerns, and space changes within assigned accounts. - Maintain product freshness through proper product rotation, code date management, and first-in/first-out inventory practices. - Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance in customer accounts, stockrooms, coolers, and display areas. - Operate safely at all times and comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and customer requirements. - Develop and maintain positive working relationships with store personnel while representing the company in a professional and courteous manner. Effectively manage daily route assignments to ensure all scheduled accounts are serviced on time and according to company standards.

Performance Expectations:

· Take ownership of assigned accounts and execute daily priorities with minimal supervision.

· Consistently achieve company standards for merchandising execution, display compliance,

product rotation, and in-stock conditions.

· Communicate effectively and professionally with Sales Representatives, Team Leaders,

Supervisors, and customers.

· Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned

work.

· Maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism at all times.

· Support company initiatives and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

· Continuously seek opportunities to improve account conditions, increase product visibility, and

enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

· Education and/or Experience:  Must be at least 18 years of age.  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

· Language Skills:  Ability to read labels and comprehend various coding systems.

· Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software; Internet software; order processing systems.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.  Must have reliable transportation to use to get to multiple work locations as directed throughout the workday; and the vehicle must have the capacity to transport POS as needed.

• Other Skills and Abilities:  Excellent communication skills and people skills in order to be able to respond to any situation.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to

stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or

hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee

must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and frequently lift up to 30

lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment is indoors but the employee is required to frequently work in a

refrigerated atmosphere.