Bulk Account Merchandiser 5Day NU

CONA Services•Pembroke, NC

11d•$54,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) manages, sells, and executes business across an assigned group of retail customers on daily, preset routes in Pembroke, NC, and surrounding areas. The role is responsible for selling and ordering products, presenting merchandise, promoting new products and promotions, and working with customers to generate accurate orders. It also ensures commercial plans are carried out across assigned accounts and that products are merchandised using safe handling techniques and quality guidelines. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between stores. The BAM builds and maintains relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up, proactive discussions about pricing and special programs, and identification of new opportunities and upcoming activities. The position supports revenue, volume, and gross profit performance and communicates competitive issues or market activity that could affect the business. The BAM also provides direction to Merchandisers and Specialists supporting the territory on days off.

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/$50,000 property damage and 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 repetitively 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 in an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes, generating sales orders based on each customer's delivery frequency.
Execute promotions, new products, target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, Point-of-Sale programs, and commercial plans.
Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on shelves and displays according to procedures and special programs.
Maintain back-room organization and inventory, including arranging products by package and flavor and returning empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Create and distribute point-of-sale materials where permitted.
Merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors, and check vendors for proper operation.
Build displays sold locally or through other agreements.
Build business relationships with store personnel through follow-up and discussions about pricing, special programs, opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business.
Provide communication and direction to Merchandisers and Specialists supporting the territory on days off.
Perform job duties safely and follow applicable quality guidelines.