Merchandiser (Lafayette)

CRESCENT CROWN DISTRIBUTING LLC•Lafayette, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Crescent Crown Distributing is hiring a Merchandiser in Lafayette, Louisiana. Merchandisers are part of a Service Execution Team assigned to specific customer accounts close to home. The role focuses on building strong customer relationships through exceptional service and creating appealing product displays and store layouts. The Merchandiser neatly arranges displays and shelves, rotates products, moves merchandise from backrooms, and stocks shelves and coolers. The role also involves maintaining an efficient and accurate merchandising schedule and driving to multiple customer stores during a shift. The position is full-time, with a day shift. Extended hours may be required as service needs dictate, and some weekend or holiday availability is required. Crescent Crown Distributing describes its culture as service-oriented and team-focused, with training, technology, career opportunities, and employee appreciation. Candidates may be subject to pre-employment background, motor vehicle, safety-history, employment and education verification, reference, physical-examination, and drug/alcohol screening checks in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age; 21 years of age preferred.
Valid Louisiana driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Provide a reliable personal vehicle for business use.
Successfully complete required drug testing, motor vehicle record checks, and general background checks.
Excellent customer relations skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under direction.
Personal email account and internet access.
Able to continuously lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
Able to push and pull heavy loads of at least 240 pounds.
Able to maneuver a dolly effectively.
Able to bend, move, and climb in high, low, and tight areas to merchandise shelves and coolers and stock displays.
Available to work some weekends or holidays.
Extended hours may be required as service needs dictate.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, accountability, goal orientation, results focus, cooperation, discipline, good communication and interpersonal skills, planning and organizing ability, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Computer literate, including Microsoft Office, internet, and cellular/wireless devices.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least one year of merchandising experience in the direct store delivery (DSD) industry preferred.
Consumer product industry sales experience preferred.
Age 21 or older preferred.

Responsibilities

Create appealing product displays and store layouts.
Neatly merchandise displays and shelves and properly rotate products.
Work with customers to ensure shelves are stocked.
Move products from backrooms and stock shelves and coolers.
Maintain an efficient and accurate merchandising service schedule.
Drive to multiple customer stores throughout the shift.
Establish rapport and positive relationships with customers.
Follow safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
Report to work regularly and on time, and ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.