Merchandiser (Olean)

Description

Summary:

Schedule: T-F (3 Days) and 1 Weekend Day (Four 10 Hour Shifts)

Responsible for building and maintaining off-premise product displays including appearance and rotation. Works under the supervision of the department managers and/or team leaders. Work as a team with Delivery Drivers and Sales Representatives to provide the best possible customer service to all clients.

Essential Functions (must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Execute company merchandising standards in all assigned accounts while maintaining a sense of urgency, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ensure all authorized items are properly distributed, merchandised, and displayed in assigned accounts.
• Build, maintain, and enhance displays to maximize product visibility, availability, and sales opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify out-of-stock and low inventory situations, and communicate opportunities and concerns to Sales Representatives in a timely manner.
• Verify shelf pricing, tags, and point-of-sale materials are accurate and properly displayed.
• Install, maintain, and remove permanent and temporary point-of-sale materials in support of company and supplier promotional initiatives.
• Utilize company technology and reporting tools to accurately document daily activities, account conditions, execution results, photos, and surveys.
• Identify and communicate competitive activity, display opportunities, pricing concerns, and space changes within assigned accounts.
• Maintain product freshness through proper product rotation, code date management, and first-in/first-out inventory practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance in customer accounts, stockrooms, coolers, and display areas.
• Operate safely at all times and comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with store personnel while representing the company in a professional and courteous manner.

Effectively manage daily route assignments to ensure all scheduled accounts are serviced on time and according to company standards.

Qualifications

Performance Expectations:

· Take ownership of assigned accounts and execute daily priorities with minimal supervision.

· Consistently achieve company standards for merchandising execution, display compliance,

product rotation, and in-stock conditions.

· Communicate effectively and professionally with Sales Representatives, Team Leaders,

Supervisors, and customers.

· Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned work.

· Maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism at all times.

· Support company initiatives and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

· Continuously seek opportunities to improve account conditions, increase product visibility, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

· Education and/or Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

· Language Skills: Ability to read labels and comprehend various coding systems.

· Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software; Internet software; order processing systems.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must have reliable transportation to use to get to multiple work locations as directed throughout the workday; and the vehicle must have the capacity to transport POS as needed.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills and people skills in order to be able to respond to any situation.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and frequently lift up to 30

lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment is indoors but the employee is required to frequently work in a refrigerated atmosphere.