District Merchandiser - Minneapolis

Spectrum Brands•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Merchandiser services Spectrum Brands products in big-box retailers such as The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart. The role is responsible for servicing stores in an assigned territory, completing resets, and promoting the sale of the company’s consumer packaged goods. The merchandiser builds rapport with store personnel and customers, supports customer loyalty, and shares inventory opportunities and successes with the Spectrum Brands Sales team. The position requires working independently with reliable personal transportation and may involve extensive travel within the territory, including overnight travel as needed. The work includes maintaining store presentation standards, increasing brand awareness through consumer interactions, training store personnel on products, and supporting promotional events and customer satisfaction. The employee must follow safe work practices and company policies. The physical work environment may resemble a warehouse, includes travel between stores and exposure to weather, and involves standing, walking, handling objects, climbing ladders, and lifting or moving up to 60 pounds. The company compensates for vehicle wear and tear and reimburses mileage. The role is not eligible for sponsorship. The stated pay range is $42,600–$53,200, with possible merit increases, bonus, and/or incentive compensation. Benefits include paid time off, health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.

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.
Reliable daily transportation.
Professional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with consumers, store personnel, and internal teams.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Competitive drive to succeed and a high level of initiative.
Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.
Strong problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain store presentation standards through display building, fixture installation, store sets, shelf maintenance, down stocking, retrofits, inventory reconciliation, display maintenance, and point-of-purchase installation.
Identify opportunities for incremental display space to drive volume goals.
Provide product knowledge training to store personnel to help them drive sales to end users.
Cover multiple stores daily within 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.