Sales Merchandiser

CONA Services•Elkton, VA

7d•$54,000 - $54,477•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) sells, orders, and presents products for an assigned group of customers. The role sells new products and promotions, works 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 position follows daily, preset routes and contributes to company revenue, volume, and gross profit.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver's license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of insurance coverage for liability and property damage at the specified minimum levels, effective from the first day of employment.
High school education or GED.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and repeatedly lift 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 activities for an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes.
Generate sales orders based on each customer's assigned delivery frequency.
Execute applicable promotions and new products using target lists, monthly Look of Success initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale materials, 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by arranging products by package and flavor, and arrange the return of empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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 routine follow-up, proactive pricing, and discussions about special programs, opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all duties safely.