HIRING EVENT Sales Merchandiser Specialist

CONA Services•La Vergne, TN

About The Position

The Sales Merchandiser Specialist (identified in the overview as 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 Bulk Account Merchandisers and Merchandisers and may help ensure route coverage during late evenings, early mornings, and weekends. It may also 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 apprised as appropriate. The position manages and serves an assigned group of customers on preset daily routes, generating sales orders according to delivery frequency. It supports sales and operational performance through product merchandising, promotion execution, customer relationships, and safe work practices.

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 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, and commercial plans.
Organize and maintain back rooms by arranging products by package and flavor and arranging the return of empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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 on requests and discussions about pricing, special programs, opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.
May provide late-evening, early-morning, or weekend route coverage and liaise among customers, merchandisers, and drivers concerning order refusals and inventory overload.
May execute weekend operational plans and keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.