Full Time Retail Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Solutions•District Heights, MD

12d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased. This role involves maintaining client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics. The RSM will also ensure shelf standards and conditions meet client schematic standards, maintain full distribution on existing SKUs, and take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials. They will prepare for and respond to audits, manage time and prioritize for store call coverage, and complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports. The RSM will also communicate effectively internally with management and externally with customers, build rapport with clients and customers, and field questions and proactively develop action plans to resolve issues. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, quality work, and adherence to all company policies and safety regulations. Travel and driving are essential duties for this job, with up to 20% travel expected. The incumbent must maintain a current and valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required
Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling
Aggressive self-starter with a strong bias for action and results orientation
High sense of urgency; strong drive and passion to win
Keen attention to detail
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills; position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels
Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to work independently, but also successful team building skills
Demonstrate good judgment and show respect for others
Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others
Ability to communicate with email and basic internet skills
Adaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances and directions
Demonstrate commitment to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job
Ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day engaging in considerable physical activity
Ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds
Stand on feet for long periods of time
Use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration
May be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections)
Travel and drive
Must maintain current and valid driver’s license and valid proof of current insurance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Previous retail sales experience preferred
Strong computer skills and daily Internet access
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency

Responsibilities

Maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics
Ensure shelf standards and conditions meet Client shelf schematic standards
Meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs
Take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf
Prepare for and respond to audits
Manage time and prioritize for store call coverage
Complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
Communicate effectively both internally with management and externally with all customers
Build rapport with Clients and Customers
Field questions and proactively develop action plans to resolve issues
Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
Adheres to local, state and federal laws
Performs the job safely utilizing proper equipment and safety techniques
Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor related to the position/department