Part Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Marysville, WA

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About The Position

The Retail Sales Merchandiser services and sells to retail accounts within an assigned territory, ensuring client standards are met and sales volume is increased. The role works with a client in the consumer packaged goods industry and supports brands in categories such as grocery, personal care, and frozen food. It involves building relationships with store personnel, influencing store-level decision makers, increasing product visibility, and maintaining product availability and merchandising standards. The position operates across retail and field environments, with travel and driving as essential duties and travel of up to 20%. Work may also take place in an office or warehouse. The role requires substantial physical activity, including prolonged standing and the ability to lift or push up to 50 pounds; work may involve refrigerated or freezer sections. This position has no supervisory or mentoring responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, including daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.
Ability to multitask, manage time, and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances, and directions.
Ability to communicate using email and basic internet skills.
Demonstrated judgment, professionalism, respect for others, and commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Current and valid driver’s license and valid proof of current insurance.
Ability to perform considerable physical activity, lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and travel and drive.
Ability to work in extremely cold conditions, such as refrigerated and freezer sections, when required.
Ability to follow proper safety practices when handling products and/or cooking.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of retail sales or merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

Service and sell to retail accounts within an assigned territory to meet client standards and increase sales volume.
Maintain client objectives by ensuring secondary product placements are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
Ensure shelf authorizations and standards meet client schematics, and maintain full distribution of existing SKUs.
Follow direction for tagging, rotating, and placing point-of-sale materials on shelves.
Prepare for and respond to audits.
Manage time and prioritize store call coverage.
Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, including recaps, itineraries, timesheets, and expense reports.
Build relationships with store personnel, clients, and customers, and communicate effectively with customers and company management.
Answer questions and proactively develop action plans to resolve issues.
Meet and exceed sales goals by increasing in-store visibility of client products and promotions.
Implement marketing strategies that support product positioning and awareness.
Maintain a positive brand image and adhere to company policies, safety regulations, and applicable laws.
Perform work safely using proper equipment and safety techniques.
Carry out additional responsibilities related to the position or department as assigned.