Merchandiser - Lead - Camden County, NJ

CONA Services•Moorestown Township, NJ

About The Position

The Lead Merchandiser maintains product availability and merchandises products at designated accounts. The role maintains inventory records and writes, enters, and transmits replenishment orders for designated weekend accounts or other exceptions, while communicating with the Merchandising Supervisor, Account Manager, store management, and store personnel. The position maintains product levels, builds displays, keeps back rooms organized, manages trade breakage, rotates products, and maintains merchandising standards. It also supports customer service and may train merchandisers. In the absence of a Merchandising Supervisor, the Lead Merchandiser serves as the point of contact for merchandisers in the trade.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
2–4 years of general work experience, including communication skills, teamwork, ability to follow an ordering methodology, math skills, and business judgment skills.
Must be able to use a personal automobile during business hours.
Experience working with minimal supervision.
Valid driver’s license, current automobile liability insurance, and a driving record within MVR policy guidelines.
Pallet jack certification as required.
Consistent lifting of 50+ pounds, bending, reaching, kneeling, and light merchandising.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of DSD merchandising experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain appropriate product levels in beverage sections and throughout accounts, including shelf allocation and cold equipment.
Build and maintain product displays in compliance with company standards.
Maintain clean and organized back rooms and manage trade breakage in assigned accounts.
Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow-up.
Maintain professional team relationships with co-workers and customers.
Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for each account.
Maintain merchandising standards while rotating products in designated accounts.
May train new or existing merchandisers on standard merchandising activities and procedures; primary training responsibilities belong to the Merchandising Supervisor.
Help determine stores’ product needs and support inventory levels; place and transmit appropriate orders for weekend accounts or other specific exceptions.
Serve as the point of contact for merchandisers in the trade when a Merchandising Supervisor is absent.
Maintain inventory records and enter and transmit written replenishment orders.