District Merchandiser - Minneapolis

Spectrum Brands • Eden Prairie, MN

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About The Position

Spectrum Brands is seeking a District Merchandiser for its Home & Garden business unit. The role services company products in big-box retailers, including The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart, across an assigned territory. The merchandiser maintains store presentation, completes resets and promotional activities, promotes consumer packaged goods through customer interactions, and shares inventory information and sales opportunities with the Spectrum Brands Sales team. The position requires working independently and having reliable personal transportation.

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 and 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, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 2 years of previous sales or retail experience.

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.
• Cover multiple stores daily within an assigned territory.
• Generate sales by increasing brand awareness and product trial through direct interactions with consumers.
• Participate in promotional events within the assigned territory.
• Assist with and monitor customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and help ensure a safe work environment.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Disability benefits.
• Potential eligibility for an annual merit increase, bonus, and/or incentive compensation.
• Compensation for vehicle wear and tear and mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED