Bulk Account Sales Merchandiser

CONA Services•Fayetteville, NC

11d•$54,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Bulk Account Sales Merchandiser manages, sells, and executes business in an assigned group of retail customer accounts on daily, preset routes. The role sells and orders products, presents merchandise, promotes new products and promotions, and collaborates with customers to generate accurate orders. The merchandiser executes commercial plans, maintains product inventory, and ensures products and displays meet company procedures and quality guidelines. The position serves customers in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and surrounding areas; mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between stores. The role also builds relationships with store personnel, responds to requests, discusses pricing and business opportunities, and communicates market or competitive activity. It includes providing direction to Merchandisers and Specialists who support the territory on the employee’s 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 occurrence, 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 lift 50 pounds repetitively.
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 applicable 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.
Organize and maintain back rooms by arranging products by package and flavor and coordinating returns of empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Create and distribute point-of-sale materials where permitted, and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors while checking that vendors operate properly.
Build displays sold locally or through other agreements.
Develop business relationships with store personnel through follow-up, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and discussions of upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform duties safely.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and organize stored inventory.
Provide communication and direction to Merchandisers and Specialists supporting the territory on days off.