Bulk Account Merchandiser 5Day NU

CONA Services•Pikeville, KY

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) sells, orders, and presents products for an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes. The role generates sales orders according to each customer’s delivery frequency and contributes to revenue, volume, and gross profit. The BAM sells new products and promotions, collaborates with customers to generate accurate orders, and ensures commercial plans are executed across the account base. Products and packages must be merchandised using safe handling techniques and in accordance with quality guidelines. The territory is Grundy and Vansant, Virginia. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday on the first shift. Pay is $50,664 annually plus mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver’s license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of insurance showing current liability and property-damage coverage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per occurrence, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.
High school education or GED.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.
Critical-thinking skills.
High initiative and willingness to learn.
Career-mindedness and a highly competitive nature.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience, preferably in a retail setting.
Secondary education beyond high school.

Responsibilities

Manage, sell, and execute in an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes, generating sales orders based on each customer’s assigned delivery frequency.
Execute applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale, and commercial plans to support strong RED (Right Execution Daily) scores.
Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to procedures and special programs.
Organize and maintain back rooms by stacking and arranging products by package and flavor, and arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Create and distribute point-of-sale materials on displays and shelves where permitted.
Fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors, and check vendors to ensure proper operation.
Build business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, discussions of special programs and new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.