**Job Description** **Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Sales Merchandiser Representative. We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with significant growth opportunities!** **The working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with off hours and weekends as needed.** **Sign-on bonus for external candidates of $1,500.00.** **The position is remote and based in the Springfield, MA area, it covers Western MA, CT and occasionally RI. A company car will be provided.** **General Purpose** Maintain in-store compliance at stores within the assigned geographical area while monitoring and supplying goods of service to each customer. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** + Ensure displays are set to plan-o-grams. + Check and report product voids. + Maintain ad hoc merchandising. + Manage inventory levels, minimizing out-of-stock and dump. + Execute all sales programs POP (point of purchase) materials and work to maximize sales in each store. + Set new stores and perform required resets. + Manage in-store customer fulfillment programs to include scan-based trading and web-based ordering. + Travel to customer store locations as required within a specific geographical area. + Assist with customer service issues or complaints. + Complete pricing surveys as required. + Perform other duties as assigned. + Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management immediately. + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Requirements** **Education and Experience** + High school diploma or equivalent preferred. + 2 to 4 years of retail, customer service, or related experience. + Driver License – required. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** + Excellent customer service skills. + Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills). + Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills). + Able to follow directions and carry out instructions. + Able to work with accuracy and detail-oriented. + Able to adapt and manage change effectively. + Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism. + Must be able to read, write, and speak English. An Equal Opportunity Employer