Merchandising Supervisor - Anchorage

Columbia Distributing • Anchorage, AK

5d

About The Position

The Merchandising Supervisor oversees the assigned merchandising team to ensure merchandising procedures and standards are executed to Company standards, and provides feedback to management regarding the team. The role works closely with the sales team to provide exceptional customer service to assigned accounts. It manages the Merchandising Team and reports to the Merchandising Manager. The position operates in customer accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work, and requires local travel. Days and hours vary and may include weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• At least 18 years of age.
• General knowledge of industry products.
• Ability to manage different personalities and motivate a team.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of previous grocery, merchandising, sales, or retail experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sales, delivery, and merchandising service levels in the retail marketplace and make recommendations.
• Manage daily and weekly schedules to create efficiencies and provide top-level service to retail customers, adapting to daily route volumes.
• Assist with customer calls, complaints, and issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain positive relationships and direct communication with store personnel and sales and delivery teams.
• Train and support merchandising and sales team members, and continually evaluate their needs.
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and others encountered through the job.
• Assist the Merchandising Manager with timekeeping responsibilities within HRIS.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s Core Values.
• Complete other tasks or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan.
• 80 hours of vacation each year.
• 7–8 days of paid holidays per calendar year, depending on location.
• The hired applicant may be eligible for incentives, bonuses, or annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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