Bulk Account Merchandiser Norton

CONA Services•Pikeville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) sells, orders, and presents products across an assigned customer base and territory. The role sells new products and promotions, works with customers to generate accurate product orders, ensures commercial plans are executed, and merchandises products and packages using safe handling techniques and quality guidelines. The territory includes Norton, Big Stone Gap, and St. Paul, Virginia. The position follows preset daily routes and a Tuesday–Saturday, first-shift schedule.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver’s license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of current insurance coverage, effective from the first day of employment, with liability and property-damage coverage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less.
High school education or GED.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and repeatedly lift 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 assigned accounts on daily, preset routes, generating sales orders according to each customer’s delivery frequency.
Execute promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, marketing promotions, point-of-sale materials, and commercial plans.
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and arranging products by package and flavor, and arrange the return of empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Create and distribute point-of-sale materials where permitted; fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors, and check vendors for proper operation.
Build business relationships with store personnel through follow-up on requests and discussions about pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activity that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.