Full Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Fort Hood, TX

About The Position

The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) services and sells to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure client standards are met and sales volume increases. The role collaborates with store and market managers, executes client expectations, and provides customer service and selling support by assisting customers, answering questions, and suggesting products. The position involves maintaining product placement and merchandising standards, supporting sales growth, managing store visits and reporting, and building relationships with clients and customers. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Travel and driving are essential, with travel up to 20%. The role may involve substantial physical activity, lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds, extended periods standing, product demonstrations or food preparation, and working in refrigerated or freezer sections. A current valid driver's license and proof of current insurance are required. This position has no direct-report supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Strong computer skills, daily internet access, email and basic internet skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail, time-management skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Ability to adapt to changing demands, priorities, circumstances, and directions.
Ability to meet or exceed customer expectations and demonstrate sound judgment and respect for others.
Must maintain a 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, and stand for long periods.
Ability to travel and drive as an essential job duty; travel may be up to 20%.
Ability to use proper safety practices when handling products and/or cooking.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Previous retail sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop key relationships with store and market managers.
Ensure products are properly placed for visibility, including securing presence in front-end and main aisles.
Maintain secondary product placements so products are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
Ensure authorized items meet client shelf schematic standards and maintain full distribution of existing SKUs.
Follow direction on tagging, rotating, and placing point-of-sale materials.
Analyze business needs, identify growth opportunities, and develop sales plans to close sales gaps and deliver results.
Prepare for and respond to audits, and provide feedback for client audit objectives as appropriate.
Manage time and prioritize store call coverage.
Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, including recaps, itineraries, timesheets, and expense reports.
Communicate effectively with management, clients, and customers; build rapport and resolve issues by developing action plans.
Demonstrate professionalism, quality work, reliable attendance, and appropriate appearance.
Follow company policies and procedures, safety regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform work safely using proper equipment and safety techniques.
Carry out additional position- or department-related responsibilities assigned by a supervisor.
Record all time worked, including on-site, waiting, administrative, and work-related travel time.