District Retail Merchandiser - Salt Lake City

Spectrum Brands•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The District Retail Merchandiser services Spectrum Brands Home & Garden products at national big-box accounts, including The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart, within an established territory. The role reports directly to the Area Sales Manager and supports account initiatives that drive sales, regional alignment and teamwork, and communication of store-level information that may reveal sales opportunities. The position maintains store presentation and inventory, executes planograms and merchandising projects, builds relationships with store personnel, and identifies ways to increase product visibility and sales. It also provides product knowledge to store employees and assists retail consumers with product selection and purchase. The role involves extensive travel within the territory, including overnight travel as needed, and work in retail settings with conditions that may be similar to a warehouse.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of previous sales and/or retail experience.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.
Ability to travel extensively and safely within the territory, with overnight travel as needed.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Ability to safely climb ladders and frequently lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical requirements and perform essential duties in a retail sales setting.
Clear communication skills, including speaking, writing, and active listening, and professional behavior.
Effective organizational and time-management skills to manage competing priorities.
Problem-solving ability and ability to implement sustainable solutions.
Ability to lead and delegate professionally and demonstrate integrity and respect for others.
Initiative, a sense of urgency, and a drive to exceed customer expectations and support business growth.
Strong PC skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or additional training beyond high school.
Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed sales goals by maintaining store presentation standards through resets, fixture installation, store sets, retrofits, inventory reconciliation, shelf and display maintenance, and point-of-purchase installation.
Plan store visits for efficiency and effectiveness.
Execute planograms and maps first, then identify opportunities that drive margin growth.
Follow direction and execute best practices and processes with discipline.
Build relationships with store management and key store-level decision makers, including IMAs, department managers, and store managers.
Display products appropriately to maximize customer interest and sales.
Maintain store shelves and inventory and create spaces that best position Spectrum Brands products.
Place replenishment orders with store management to increase volume and contribute to sales.
Identify opportunities for incremental display space to drive volume goals.
Assist retail consumers with the selection and purchase of Spectrum Brands products.
Conduct pricing surveys and track orders to identify additional selling opportunities.
Provide product knowledge training to store personnel to help them drive sales to end users.
Build constructive customer relationships and work with channel partners to build pipelines and close deals.
Solve problems, support continuous improvement, and promptly address and resolve critical issues.
Communicate key information discovered at store level that can drive sales opportunities.
Comply with performance expectations and company values and policies, including safety, attendance, store presence, and travel requirements.
Understand and demonstrate safe work practices.