Retail Merchandiser

Koerner Distributor, Inc. seeks a full time merchandiser in the Marion/Eldorado/Carmi, IL market. Position performs merchandising and display activities in retail accounts as requested or directed. Activities include maintaining adequate shelf stock from deliveries and/or back stock, as well as maintaining all displays to standard.

GENERAL:

Performs merchandising and display activities in retail accounts as requested or directed. Activities include maintaining adequate shelf stock from deliveries and/or back stock, as well as maintaining all displays to standard.

Ensures maximum space allocation in merchandisable accounts.

Participates in the development of retail accounts through display service. Introduces and installs new promotional materials to maintain display floor space in retail accounts.

Advises the Sales Merchandising Manager and assigned Sales Representative of service problems encountered.

Understands the safety rules and requirements in the workplace.

Immediately report to the Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Operations Manager any safety related incident, injury or illness.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Key Skills and Competencies:

Communication skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals and departments

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Basic math necessary to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands with activity or condition existing a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (i.e., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or calculator

Physical demands with activity or condition existing an occasional to rare amount of time including walking, carrying, reaching, standing, and stooping

Ability to frequently lift or move 40 to 50 pound cartons and stand for extended periods of time

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee/employees assigned to this job

Koerner Distributor, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road