Produce Merchandising Specialist

Affinity Group•York, PA

20d

About The Position

The primary responsibility for this position is to create and sustain an operating environment where Affinity and trading partner merchandising objectives are achieved with reliability and confidence. This position requires daily travel to store/venue locations to sell and merchandise our brands/products and provide support to the Produce Department. This position plays a key role in maintaining effective product in-stock conditions, product rotation, placement of point-of-sales materials that drive opportunistic sales, clear and timely reporting/documentation of merchandising activities and achievements, and reliable execution of clients in-store merchandising objectives.

Requirements

Flexible and able to manage adversity
Strong communication and influence skills
Problem solving skills
Basic technology skills communicating through mobile devices – email, photos, text messaging
Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and committed to being the best
Ability to lift 30lbs to shoulder height unassisted
Floor stock rotations of refrigerated and frozen food items in cooler and freezer cases.
Inspection and moving of product in cooler and freezer and storage areas
A flexible work schedule is required (some evening and weekend work)
Reliable transportation for daily visits to store/venue locations

Responsibilities

Represent Affinity Group in an ethical and professional manner.
Daily travel to retail locations
Effectively sell and merchandise our brands products through:
Develop, support, train, and implement merchandising directives as directed.
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the department staff and store managers.
Provide on-going feedback of store level performance
Handle store complaints/challenges as they arise
Monitor and report competitor activity at store level
Manage the effective integration and utilization of Affinity technology systems and platforms
Additional duties as assigned