HIRING EVENT Sales Merchandiser

CONA Services•La Vergne, TN

About The Position

The Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) sells, orders, and presents products for an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes. The role generates sales orders based on customer delivery frequency and contributes to operational success and company revenue, volume, and gross profit. The BAM sells new products and promotions, collaborates with customers to generate accurate orders, executes commercial plans, and merchandises products and packages using safe handling techniques and quality guidelines. The position involves working with store personnel, maintaining product displays and shelves, organizing back rooms, and monitoring merchandisers and vendors. The work environment may include exposure to weather, coolers, and customer storage areas that may not be temperature controlled. The job is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Valid in-state driver’s license.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of an insurance policy verifying current liability and property damage coverage 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, including repetitive lifting of 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 in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes, and 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by arranging product by package and flavor, and arrange the return of empty pallets, shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.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 and maintain business relationships with store personnel through follow-up on requests, pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Identify and communicate competitive issues or market activities that could affect the business, and perform all job duties safely.