Sales Merchandiser Specialist

CONA Services•Memphis, TN

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 POD Merchandiser, and may serve as the first call point during late evenings, early mornings, and weekends to help ensure route coverage. The specialist may act 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 serves assigned customers on preset routes, generates sales orders, maintains product displays and shelves, executes promotions, and supports customer relationships and the financial performance of the operation.

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by arranging product by package and flavor, and arrange the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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 about pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.
May serve as a first call point during late evenings, early mornings, and weekends to ensure route coverage.
Act as a liaison among customers, merchandisers, and drivers regarding order refusals and inventory overload.
May execute weekend operational plans and keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.