HIRING EVENT Part Time Merchandiser

CONA Services•La Vergne, TN

About The Position

The Merchandiser presents products to attract consumers at customer retail locations and services and maintains multiple bulk 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. Work environments vary and may include exposure to weather, coolers, and customer storage areas that are not temperature controlled.

Requirements

Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with customers who have varied 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.
Valid in-state driver's license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of current insurance coverage, effective from the first day of employment, with 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.

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 backrooms and place them on displays.
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 back rooms 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Arrange the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Build business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests and discussions about pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.