Sales Merchandiser - Franklin, TN

VetJobs•Franklin, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) sells, orders, and presents products for an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes. The role supports day-to-day operations and the company’s revenue, volume, and gross profit by generating sales orders according to each customer’s delivery frequency. The merchandiser sells new products and promotions, collaborates with customers on accurate product orders, and ensures commercial plans are executed across the account base. The role also involves filling, merchandising, and rotating products and packages; maintaining back-room organization; handling returns and damaged or out-of-date products; and placing point-of-sale materials where permitted. The BAM builds relationships with store personnel, discusses customer requests and business opportunities, monitors competitive activity, and performs all duties safely while following product quality guidelines. Work may involve exposure to weather, coolers, and customer storage areas that may not be temperature controlled, as well as repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Valid in-state driver’s license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of insurance verifying current liability and property damage coverage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per occurrence, and $50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.
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.
Education beyond high school.

Responsibilities

Manage, sell, and execute business in an assigned group of customers on daily, preset routes.
Generate sales orders based on assigned delivery frequency to support operational success and company revenue, volume, and gross profit.
Execute 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 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, proactive pricing, discussion of special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business.
Perform job duties safely and follow quality guidelines.