Merchandiser Small Store

CONA Services•Smithfield, VA

7d•$193 - $194

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 follows plan sets and planograms and communicates with store management and cross-functional personnel. The role includes filling, merchandising, and rotating products in cold vaults and on shelves; moving products from the sales floor to cold vaults and displays; and placing point-of-sale materials where permitted. The Merchandiser also maintains in-store coolers and sales-floor displays, organizes back-room coolers, arranges empty shells and damaged or out-of-date product for driver pickup, and disposes of cardboard and plastic. The position fosters relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up and discussions about requests, pricing, programs, opportunities, and upcoming activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with customers who have differing demands 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 current insurance coverage, effective from the first day of employment, for liability and property damage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less.

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.
Create and distribute point-of-sale materials, placing them on displays and shelves where permitted.
Fill and merchandise in-store coolers and sales-floor displays.
Organize and maintain back-room coolers by stacking and arranging products by package and flavor.
Arrange for driver pickup of empty shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products.
Dispose of cardboard and plastic.
Build relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests and discussions about pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Follow plan sets and planograms and communicate with store management and cross-functional personnel.