Sales Merchandiser Specialist

CONA Services•Irmo, SC

1d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Merchandiser Specialist supports the POD Model within the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The role provides vacation coverage for Bulk Account Merchandisers and POD Merchandisers, supports route coverage, and may act as a liaison among customers, merchandisers, and drivers regarding order refusals and inventory overload. The specialist may execute weekend operational plans and keeps the DSM informed as appropriate. The position supports Irmo, South Carolina, and surrounding areas. It manages and services an assigned group of customers on preset daily routes, generates sales orders according to delivery frequency, and helps contribute to revenue, volume, and gross profit. The role also maintains product displays and shelves, executes promotions and merchandising programs, organizes back rooms, and builds relationships with store personnel.

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.

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 preset daily routes, generating sales orders based on each customer's delivery frequency.
Execute promotions, new products, marketing initiatives, point-of-sale materials, and commercial plans for assigned customers.
Organize and maintain back rooms, including arranging products and returning empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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.
Maintain business relationships with store personnel through follow-up, pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and discussions of upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business.
Perform job duties safely.
May serve as the first call point during late evening or early morning weekends to support route coverage and liaise among customers, merchandisers, and drivers concerning order refusals and inventory overload.
Keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.