Delivery Merchandiser (CDL/Permit Preferred)

CONA Services•Clayton, NC

4d•$180 - $181

About The Position

The Delivery Merchandiser Trainee is a fast-paced role focused on learning and performing route delivery and merchandising duties across multiple disciplines. The teammate stocks and faces products on shelves, displays, in coolers, and in cooling vaults; provides route relief as needed; and prepares to take a permanent route assignment. The role includes learning to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of the training start date.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license for the state of residency.
Excellent driving history, as reviewed through a seven-year Motor Vehicle Report.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL); it is not required for hire.
Ability to pass and maintain Department of Transportation physical requirements.
Strong customer service skills.
Self-motivation and a high degree of integrity, with the ability to perform duties on time with minimal supervision.
Dependability, initiative, a professional demeanor, and sound judgment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment involving continuous lifting.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 75 pounds multiple times a day.
Availability and willingness to work some weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Beverage or delivery industry knowledge.
Customer management skills.
Continuous improvement mindset and initiative.
Sales ability.
Safety-focused approach.
Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, product stocking or merchandising, or retail management experience.

Responsibilities

Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of the training start date.
Learn delivery processes under supervision and develop the skills needed to service customers using delivery equipment, including invoicing with a handheld device and beginning- and end-of-shift accounting for cash and paperwork.
Secure company assets and inventory, and handle products safely and properly during delivery at customer locations.
Develop merchandising habits and techniques to satisfy customers and consumers, meet company merchandising standards, and execute commercial plans in customer outlets.
Practice proper product rotation and use of point-of-sale materials such as racks and shippers.
Build and maintain product displays, face products, follow brand order, and manage products in the backroom.
Develop customer service skills, understand customer needs, and communicate customer service issues to the appropriate manager.
Promote personal safety and safe equipment use while carrying out job duties.
Learn and follow company safety standards and equipment-use requirements, as well as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules regarding DOT and Hours of Service.