Merchandiser - Medina, OH

VetJobs•Medina, OH

4d•Onsite

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. The work environment varies and may include exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas that are not temperature controlled.

Requirements

Effective communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively to satisfy the needs of customers with varying demands and expectations.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including repeatedly lifting 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 an insurance policy verifying current coverage for liability and property damage, with at least $50,000 per person/$100,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, $50,000 property damage, and a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.

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Arrange the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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