Sales Merchandiser Specialist

CONA Services•Norfolk, VA

6d•$223 - $224

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist provides critical support to the POD Model within the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The role provides vacation coverage for the Bulk Account Merchandiser and Merchandiser and may serve as the first call point during late evenings, early mornings, and weekends to ensure route coverage. The specialist also acts as a liaison among customers, merchandisers, and drivers regarding order refusals and inventory overload, and may execute weekend operational plans. The role keeps the DSM apprised as appropriate. The specialist manages and services an assigned group of customers on preset daily routes, fills and merchandises products, generates sales orders, and executes promotions and commercial plans. The position supports customer relationships, product presentation, inventory organization, and safe execution of job duties.

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 service for an assigned group of customers on preset daily routes.
Generate sales orders based on each customer's assigned delivery frequency.
Execute applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-of-Sale, and commercial plans.
Organize and maintain back rooms by stacking and arranging products by package and flavor, and arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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 to ensure proper operation.
Foster business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up, proactive pricing, discussion of special programs and new opportunities, and discussion of upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.
May serve as the first call point during late evenings, early mornings, and weekends to ensure route coverage and act as liaison between customers, merchandisers, and drivers regarding order refusals and inventory overload.
May execute weekend operational plans and keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.