Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist

CONA Services•Greensboro, NC

13d•$209 - $210•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist supports the POD Model in the One Tier Sales Strategy within a flexible, 24/7 operation. The role provides vacation coverage for Bulk Account Merchandisers and Merchandisers, supports open territories, and may help ensure route coverage during late evenings, early mornings, and weekends. It may also serve as a liaison among customers, merchandisers, and drivers regarding order refusals and inventory overload. The specialist may carry out weekend operational plans and keeps the DSM apprised as appropriate. This position services customers in the northern Greensboro, North Carolina area, traveling between stores with mileage reimbursement. The specialist works assigned, preset routes to manage customer accounts, generate sales orders, merchandise and rotate beverage products, maintain inventory and back rooms, build displays, and execute promotions and commercial plans. The job involves customer relationship management, communicating market and competitive issues, and performing all duties safely. The schedule is a five-day workweek, with a 5:00–6:00 a.m. start until route completion; availability to work Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 0–1 years of work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Excellent communication skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work a five-day schedule that includes Saturdays and Sundays, with a 5:00–6:00 a.m. start until route completion.
Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Execute commercial plans for customers on daily, preset routes.
Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to procedures and special programs.
Provide vacation coverage for Bulk Account Merchandisers and POD Merchandisers, and support daily operations during key holidays or when territories are open.
Manage, sell, and execute within an assigned group of customers and generate sales orders based on delivery frequency.
Execute promotions and new products using target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, marketing promotions, point-of-sale materials, and commercial plans.
Maintain proper inventory levels, minimize shrink, and organize back rooms by package and flavor.
Arrange the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Build displays and place point-of-sale materials on displays and shelves where permitted.
Fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors, and check that vendor equipment operates properly.
Build and maintain relationships with store personnel through follow-up, pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and discussions of upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that may affect the business.
Possibly serve as the first call point for late-evening, early-morning, and weekend route coverage, and liaise among customers, merchandisers, and drivers regarding order refusals and inventory overload.
Keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.
Perform all job duties in a safe manner.