MERCHANDISER

Matesich Distributing Co•Newark, OH

About The Position

General Purpose Increase sales by assisting in the development and implementation of strategies for displaying, publicizing and promoting the products Matesich Distributing Co. distributes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform external merchandising responsibilities Visit accounts and develop rapport with the customer Assemble and display all supplier-branded Point of Contact Material (POCM) Create and build product displays Assist with product/shelf resets Rotate product in accounts Execute assigned surveys Assist with price changes on Point of Sale (POS) tags/cards Identify other merchandising/sales opportunities with accounts and follow up Provide assistance and back-up coverage for the Sales Team Vacations Market visits with Sales Delivery Associates Respond to after-hour customer assistance calls Special Events · Assist with the planning and coordination of special events · Assist with the delivery and set-up of equipment and products · Work at the event to provide customer support and service · Clean up after the event Graphics Assist Sales & Marketing Assistant in creating sale and special event banners, cooler stickers, table tents, signs, etc. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to communicate effectively via phone and in-person
Basic PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to utilize e-mail
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, defined as having no more than two (2) moving violations or two (2) accidents or a distracted driving violation in the past three (3) years or no major violations in past 4 years
Ability to take directions from members of the sales team and prioritize tasks accordingly
Ability to positively interact with others, both internally and in the market
Daily contact requiring courtesy and professionalism

Responsibilities

Perform external merchandising responsibilities
Visit accounts and develop rapport with the customer
Assemble and display all supplier-branded Point of Contact Material (POCM)
Create and build product displays
Assist with product/shelf resets
Rotate product in accounts
Execute assigned surveys
Assist with price changes on Point of Sale (POS) tags/cards
Identify other merchandising/sales opportunities with accounts and follow up
Provide assistance and back-up coverage for the Sales Team
Assist with the planning and coordination of special events
Assist with the delivery and set-up of equipment and products
Work at the event to provide customer support and service
Clean up after the event
Assist Sales & Marketing Assistant in creating sale and special event banners, cooler stickers, table tents, signs, etc.
All other duties as assigned.