Sales Merchandiser Specialist

CONA Services•Norfolk, VA

2d•$223 - $224•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) sells, orders, and presents products for an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes. The role sells new products and promotions, collaborates with customers to generate accurate product orders, ensures commercial plans are executed across assigned accounts, and merchandises products and packages using safe handling techniques and quality guidelines. The work directly contributes to company revenue, volume, and gross profit.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver's license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of insurance coverage effective from the first day of employment, with liability and property damage coverage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per occurrence, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less.
High school education or GED.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.
Critical thinking skills.
High initiative and willingness to learn.
Career-mindedness and a highly competitive nature.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience, preferably in a retail setting.
Secondary education beyond high school.

Responsibilities

Manage, sell, and execute for an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes, generating sales orders according to 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, and commercial plans.
Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to procedures and special programs.
Organize and maintain back rooms by arranging products by package and flavor and coordinating the return of empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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, proactive pricing, discussions of special programs and new opportunities, and planning for upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.