Full Time Merchandiser

CONA Services•Chesterfield, VA

1d•$192 - $194

About The Position

The Merchandiser presents products to attract consumers at customer retail locations and services and maintains multiple bulk accounts. The role merchandises approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following quality guidelines. It requires following plan sets and planograms and communicating with store management and cross-functional personnel. The position fills, merchandises, and rotates products on displays and shelves; moves products from backrooms to displays; places point-of-sale materials where permitted; maintains Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; organizes backrooms and returns empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch; and builds business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up and discussions about pricing, programs, opportunities, and upcoming activities.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver’s license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of insurance verifying current liability and property damage coverage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident occurrence, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers who have varied needs and expectations.
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including repetitive lifting of 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.
Excellent driving history.

Responsibilities

Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to procedures and special programs.
Move products from the backroom and place them on display.
Create and distribute point-of-sale materials on displays and shelves where permitted.
Fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors, and check vendors for proper operation.
Organize and maintain the backroom by stacking and arranging products by package and flavor.
Arrange the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Foster business 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.
Use safe handling techniques and follow quality guidelines.