Sales Merchandiser

CONA Services•Charleston, SC

13d•$54,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) sells, orders, and presents products for an assigned customer group on a daily, preset route. The role generates sales orders according to each customer’s delivery frequency and contributes to company revenue, volume, and gross profit. The BAM sells new products and promotions, collaborates with customers to create accurate product orders, executes commercial plans, and merchandises products and packages using safe handling techniques and quality guidelines. The position services a route in the Charleston, South Carolina area, including Charleston, North Charleston, and West Ashley. The schedule begins at 6 a.m. and continues until route completion. The work environment varies and may include outdoor weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas that are not temperature controlled. The role is physically demanding and involves repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver’s license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of insurance coverage for liability and property damage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.
High school education or GED.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
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 based on 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 stacking and arranging products by package and flavor, and arrange returns of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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 routine 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.