Small Store Merchandiser Relief

CONA Services•La Vergne, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser presents products to attract consumers at customer retail locations and services and maintains multiple accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following quality guidelines. The role follows plan sets and planograms and communicates with store management and cross-functional personnel. It covers a geographic area with multiple customers and routes, providing time-sensitive support as assigned daily by the routing department and Supervisor. Daily routing is highly variable and may change with little notice.

Requirements

High school diploma and 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
Valid in-state driver's license and excellent driving history.
Proof of insurance verifying current liability and property damage coverage of at least $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident/$50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively to meet the needs of customers with differing demands and expectations.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including repetitively lifting 50 pounds.
Ability to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
Critical-thinking skills.
Ability to follow plan sets and planograms and communicate with store management and cross-functional personnel.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience, preferably in a retail setting.
Valid in-state driver's license.
Excellent driving history.
1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
Proof of insurance verifying current liability and property damage coverage of at least $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident/$50,000 property damage, with a deductible of $500 or less, effective from the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Fill, merchandise, and rotate products on displays and shelves according to procedures and special programs; move product from the back room to displays.
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.
Organize and maintain the back room by stacking and arranging products by package and flavor; arrange return of empty pallets and shells, damaged products, and out-of-date products to the branch.
Build business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests and discussions of pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities.
Service and maintain multiple Convenience Retail, Drug, and Value accounts using safe handling techniques and following quality guidelines.
Follow plan sets and planograms and communicate with store management and cross-functional personnel.
Provide time-sensitive support to different customers as routed daily by the routing department and Supervisor.