District Merchandiser - Raleigh/Durham

Spectrum Brands•Knightdale, NC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The District Merchandiser services Spectrum Brands products in big-box retailers, including The Home Depot and Lowe’s, across an assigned territory. The role supports business success by completing store resets and maintaining product presentation, promoting consumer packaged goods, and interacting with consumers. The merchandiser builds positive relationships with store personnel and customers, shares inventory opportunities with the Spectrum Brands Sales team, and works with minimal to no supervision. Reliable personal transportation is required. The role covers multiple stores daily and may involve extensive travel within the territory, overnight travel as needed, and participation in promotional events. Work may take place in conditions similar to a warehouse, with exposure to weather while traveling between stores. Employees are compensated for car wear and tear and receive mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or significant or established prior work experience.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.
Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to travel extensively within the territory using personal transportation, with potential overnight travel as needed.
Valid driver's license.
Daily reliable transportation.
Professional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with consumers, store personnel, and internal audiences.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Competitive drive to succeed and a high level of initiative.
Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous sales or retail experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain store presentation standards through building displays, installing fixtures, completing store sets, maintaining shelves, down-stocking, performing retrofits and inventory reconciliation, maintaining displays, and installing point-of-purchase materials.
Identify opportunities for incremental display space to help drive volume goals.
Provide product knowledge training to store personnel to help them drive sales to end users.
Cover multiple stores daily in an assigned territory.
Generate sales by increasing brand awareness and product trial through direct interactions with consumers in assigned stores.
Participate in promotional events in the assigned territory.
Assist with and monitor customer satisfaction.
Understand and demonstrate safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Share information with the Spectrum Brands Sales team regarding inventory wins or opportunities.