Merchandiser

Quirch Foods•San Juan, PR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. We are Quirch Foods. Our Passion is your Joy. We are one of the largest distributors of food products in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a customer list that includes independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, processors and manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants. With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico. Quirch Foods owns a portfolio of proprietary food brands and offers domestic and international logistics, cold chain services, marketing support, as well as advanced technological solutions to provide unmatched service to its customers. Our culture is one of Win/Win, not just for our customers but also for every team member. We take pride in our diverse workforce, and each team member takes part in the company’s continuous growth.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of food safety and handling
High School diploma or GED required
Able to work well with others
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

In-store merchandising to include cooler and shelf sets and proper use of display litho material.
Aid in designing and implementation of display portions of any sales incentives.
Work closely with key account store managers.
Develop imaginative thematic display concepts.
Inform and instruct sales & delivery personnel on proper methods of securing and building displays.
Assist Key Account Managers and point-of-sale team with cooler sets when requested.
Work with Sales Administrator in any incentive display areas, includes but not limited to design, implementation, and scoring.
Create and construct layout plans for displays.
Strive to improve the relationship with store managers in order to secure better display location, size, and prominence.
Thematic ideas should be generated for each holiday or event. These must be communicated via actual construction in the warehouse or drawings.
Instruction in-house to include, awareness of litho available, use of themes, proper placement of litho, and tips on good-looking displays.
Conduct regular audits and control stock inventory.
Maintain cleanliness of the storage area and ensure compliance with safety standards.