Merchandiser Small Store

CONA Services•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Merchandiser presents products to attract consumers at customer retail locations and services and maintains multiple convenience retail, drug, and value accounts. The role involves merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following quality guidelines. The Merchandiser must be able to follow plan sets and planograms and communicate with store management and cross-functional personnel. The position is based in the Lexington, Kentucky territory. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 6:00 a.m. start time. Pay is a daily rate of $181.44 plus mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers who have varying needs and expectations.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
Critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience, preferably in a retail setting.
Valid in-state driver's license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of an insurance policy verifying current liability and property damage coverage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Fill, merchandise, and rotate products in cold vaults and on shelves according to procedures and special programs.
Move products from the sales floor to cold vaults and displays, and create and distribute point-of-sale materials where permitted.
Fill and merchandise coolers and sales-floor displays within assigned outlets.
Organize and maintain back-room coolers by stacking and arranging products by package and flavor.
Arrange return of empty shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products for driver pickup, and dispose of cardboard and plastic.
Build business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, and discussions about special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.