Merchandiser - Joplin

Imperial Companies•Joplin, MO

About The Position

Imperial is seeking a Merchandiser to support its Market team in delivering and selling refreshments and merchandise to customers. The role focuses on providing World Class Service, understanding customer needs, and helping the team achieve its goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with daily travel to client and customer sites in a company vehicle. The Merchandiser analyzes products using Imperial’s sales analysis tools to determine customer needs, maximize sales, and reduce spoils. The role also involves merchandising products using convenience-store concepts, designing and implementing plan-o-grams, supporting shrink and loss prevention, and taking inventory and ordering products using a work-issued phone, tablet, or computer. The Merchandiser delivers products and hot-shot orders, loads and unloads products weighing up to 50 pounds, and works independently while maintaining effective customer service and communication.

Requirements

A safe driving record as deemed by the insurance carrier and a valid driver's license.
At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Willingness to travel every day to and from client or customer sites in all weather conditions while driving a company vehicle.
Ability to work well with people and independently.
Flexibility and adaptability to handle other merchandiser tasks that may arise.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn.
Ability to communicate challenges that arise.

Nice To Haves

Convenience store experience.
Retail or grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze products using Imperial’s sales analysis tools to determine customer needs, maximize sales, and reduce spoils.
Place products to maximize marketing using convenience-store concept merchandising.
Understand and help manage product shrink and loss prevention.
Design and implement plan-o-grams.
Drive and deliver hot-shot orders to meet customer needs.
Drive a company vehicle and deliver beverages, snacks, pastries, fresh refrigerated food, and other products.
Lift and load products weighing up to 50 pounds on and off the vehicle, with or without assistance.
Use a work-issued phone, tablet, or computer to take inventory and order products.
Be punctual and present for work.
Use independent judgment to maximize sales and meet customer needs.
Work independently and provide customer service and interaction with customers and clients.
Work directly with packaged food items intended for public consumption.
Work closely with operations and Account Managers to maintain World Class Service.