Merchandiser Indianapolis

ZINK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY LLC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser is responsible for building eye-catching displays, maintaining A-B displays, and restocking shelves in retail accounts. This role involves working closely with off-premise sales personnel in grocery and convenience store accounts, ensuring proper stock rotation, and supporting sales promotions and special events. The position also requires completing administrative paperwork and potentially providing relief coverage for sales territories.

Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently and 170 pounds occasionally and push/pull 2,500 pounds occasionally
Employee does not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of him/herself or of others
Ability to be issued and hold an Indiana Salesman’s Permit Pursuant to 905 IAC 1-8
Must be able to constantly maintain a motor vehicle record that is satisfactory to management
Must be able to constantly maintain a motor vehicle record that meets requirements of company’s insurance carriers
High School Diploma or GED certificate required
Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Strong internal and external customer orientation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
Ability to safely operate job-related equipment (hand truck, pallet jack, etc.)
Ability to hang merchandise and able to fulfill other physical requirements including: Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs overhead), bending, pulling/pushing (Push/pull up to 340 pounds on a two-wheeler)

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of college education preferred
Prior retail sales / merchandising experience a plus

Responsibilities

Build eye catching displays
Build and maintain A-B displays and restock/rotate shelves in retail accounts
Working closely with off-premise sales personnel in grocery and convenience store accounts
Install and place permanent and paper point of connection materials
Ensure proper stock rotation in assigned accounts and notify appropriate personnel of potential freshness issues
Complete and submit on a timely basis administrative paperwork: daily, weekly, monthly reports, point-of-sale booking forms, etc.
Provide support for sales promotions and special events
After completing required training, provide relief coverage for sales territories in Sales Reps’ absence when necessary
Interact professionally and personally with grocery and convenience store account representatives, employees, managers, and guests
At assigned accounts, build and stock promotional displays
At assigned accounts, sell primary and secondary product placement for assigned brands
Complete and maintain weekly reports and other related documentation