Bulk Account Sales Merchandiser

CONA Services•Charlotte, NC

6d•$58,000 - $59,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser manages an assigned group of retail customers on daily, preset routes. The role sells, orders, and presents products; promotes new products and promotions; collaborates with customers to generate accurate orders; and ensures commercial plans are executed. The merchandiser is responsible for merchandising products and packages using safe handling techniques and following quality guidelines. The route serves customers in Mooresville, Statesville, and surrounding areas, with mileage reimbursement for travel from store to store. The schedule is five consecutive days per week, including weekends, with a 5 a.m. start until completion of the route. Days off will be either Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday. The work environment varies and may include exposure to weather, coolers, and customer storage areas that may not be temperature-controlled. The role is physically demanding and involves repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.

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, 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, 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 to, and execute plans for an assigned group of customers on daily preset routes; generate sales orders based on each customer's delivery frequency.
Execute applicable promotions and new products, including target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, marketing promotions, point-of-sale programs, and commercial plans.
Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to procedures and special programs.
Organize and maintain back rooms by arranging products by package and flavor, and arranging the return of empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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 for proper operation.
Build displays sold locally or through other agreements.
Maintain proper inventory levels, minimize shrink, and handle ordering responsibilities.
Build business relationships with store personnel through follow-up, pricing discussions, special programs, new opportunities, and discussions of upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.
Communicate and provide direction to Merchandisers and Specialists who support the territory on days off.