Part Time Retail Sales Merchandiser
We are searching for a self-motivated Retail Sales Merchandiser. This position services and sells to retail accounts within an assigned territory, ensuring Client standards are met and sales volumes are increased. The ideal candidate is independent, ambitious, and driven to succeed. They possess strong sales skills and the confidence to influence key decision makers at the store level. This role works with one of our industry-leading clients in the Consumer Package Good’s (CPG) industry with brands in categories such as Grocery, Personal Care, and Frozen Food.
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What We Offer:
Paid Training and ongoing career development.Mileage reimbursement.What You’ll Do:
Flex your organizational skills to build relationships with store personnel, create impactful action plans, and support a positive brand image.Ensure sales are flawlessly executed on time and against client’s growth initiatives. Meet and exceed sales goals by increasing in-store visibility of client products and promotions. Ensure products are always available by maintaining merchandising and display standards. Implement innovative marketing strategies that drive product positioning and awareness.Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or 1-2 years of retail sales or merchandising experience.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills as this position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.Demonstrated ability to multi-task, elevated sense of urgency, and attention to detail.Adaptability to changing demands and client goals.Strength working independently, but also as a member of the larger company team.
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
ResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Sales and Merchandising
Maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematicsShelf Standards and Conditions: authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standardsMeet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs.Take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelfPrepare for and respond to auditsManage time and prioritize for store call coverageComplete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.May provide feedback for Client audit objectivesCustomer Relations
Communicate effectively both internally with management and externally with all customersBuild rapport with Clients and CustomersField questions and proactively develop action plans to resolve issuesAdditional Responsibilities
Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and managementDemonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearanceAdheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety RegulationsAdheres to local, state and federal lawsPerforms the job safely utilizing proper equipment and safety techniquesAdditional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor related to the position/departmentAny estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
Travel up to 20%
Must maintain current and valid driver’s license and valid proof of current insurance.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Basic knowledge of retail merchandising and/or selling
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Aggressive self-starter with a strong bias for action and results orientationHigh sense of urgency; strong drive and passion to winKeen attention to detailExcellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills; position requires daily discussions with customers at all personnel levels.Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasksAbility to work independently, but also successful team building skillsDemonstrate good judgment and show respect for othersWorks cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to othersAbility to communicate with email and basic internet skillsAdaptability to changing demands, priorities, circumstances and directionsDemonstrate commitment to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Field / Administrative Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Important InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
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