Merchandiser

Matesich Distributing Co • Newark, OH

7d

About The Position

The Merchandiser increases sales by assisting in the development and implementation of strategies for displaying, publicizing, and promoting products distributed by Matesich Distributing Co. The position works with customers and accounts to create and maintain product displays, support sales activities, coordinate special events, and produce promotional graphics. Work takes place in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations with varying temperatures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone and in person.
• Basic PC skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use email.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record, defined as no more than two moving violations or two accidents or a distracted-driving violation in the past three years, and no major violations in the past four years.
• Ability to take directions from members of the sales team and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Ability to interact positively with others, both internally and in the market.
• Daily public contact requiring courtesy and professionalism.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak; stand and walk frequently; use hand and finger dexterity; climb and work on a ladder; and drive a motor vehicle.
• Ability to maneuver up to 170 pounds, with or without assistance from a wheeler.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED