Sales Merchandiser Specialist

CONA Services•Greenville, SC

4d•$54,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist supports the POD Model within the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The role provides vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and POD Merchandiser, may help ensure route coverage during late evenings, early mornings, and weekends, and may serve as a liaison among customers, merchandisers, and drivers regarding order refusals and inventory overload. The specialist may execute weekend operational plans and keep the DSM apprised as appropriate. The position supports Greenville, South Carolina, and surrounding areas. It involves managing assigned customer accounts and routes, merchandising and rotating products, executing promotions, maintaining back rooms and displays, and building relationships with store personnel. The role contributes to revenue, volume, gross profit, and daily operational performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge acquired through 0–1 years of work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Excellent communication skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must have weekend availability.

Responsibilities

Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to procedures and special programs.
Provide vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and POD Merchandiser.
Manage, sell, and execute in an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes.
Generate sales orders based on each customer's assigned delivery frequency.
Execute promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, marketing promotions, point-of-sale materials, and commercial plans.
Organize and maintain back rooms by stacking and arranging products by package and flavor.
Arrange the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Create and distribute point-of-sale materials on displays and shelves where permitted.
Fill and merchandise Fastlane merchandisers and vendors, and check vendors for proper operation.
Build business relationships with store personnel through follow-up on requests and discussions of pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business.
Perform all job duties safely.
May serve as a first call point during late evenings, early mornings, and weekends to ensure route coverage, and act as a liaison among customers, merchandisers, and drivers regarding order refusals and inventory overload.
Keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.