District Merchandiser - Jacksonville, FL

Spectrum Brands•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Merchandiser services Spectrum Brands consumer products in big-box retailers, including The Home Depot and Lowe’s. The role supports business success by maintaining product presentation and servicing an assigned territory, completing store resets, and promoting products through interactions with consumers. The merchandiser builds positive relationships with store personnel and customers, encourages loyalty, and relays information about inventory opportunities to the Spectrum Brands Sales team. The position requires working with minimal supervision and having reliable transportation. The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands supplies consumer products for home, lawn and garden, and insect and weed control markets. Its brands include Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Garden Safe, EcoLogic and Liquid Fence. The role involves extensive travel between assigned stores, potentially including overnight travel. Employees are compensated for car wear and tear and receive mileage reimbursement. The working environment may resemble a warehouse, with exposure to weather while traveling between stores. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

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 ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain store presentation standards by 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 support 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 consumer interactions in assigned stores.
Participate in promotional events in the assigned territory.
Assist with and monitor customer satisfaction.
Understand and demonstrate safe work practices to support a safe work environment.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.