Purpose:
Partner with assigned customers to provide quality service efficiently while achieving maximum sales and keeping cost controlled.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and implement action plans to team members with assistance from the Supervisor and/or Account Manager on merchandising projects.
Timely travel from account to account for new store openings, resets, stocking, and rotating product. Overnight stays may be required based on customer needs.
Responsible for maintaining effective business relationships between customers, merchandisers, and account managers.
Review and process recaps of all activities and send to Account Manager upon completion of projects.
Assist with promotional presentations and sales programs as assigned Account Manager.
Ability to read, understand and implement store specific plan-o-grams along with being creative when plan-o-grams are not available.
Responsible for effectively displaying store products within deadlines and budget.
Process merchandise returns and issue credits according to company policy.
Ensure the neat and orderly appearance of UNFI products.
Follow through on customer product requests.
Responsible for interpreting, facilitating, and completing internal reports.
Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant concerns.
Attends regularly scheduled meetings and conference calls.
Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.
Attend meetings as required.
Provides backup for other merchandisers or sales reps when needed.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education/Certification:
Valid driver's license necessary.
Auto insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements.
Experience:
Prior customer service experience in a retail setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good communication skills.
Time management skills and attention to detail.
Basic math abilities.
Ability to work independently.
Physical Environment/Demands:
Some travel/overnights required.
Ability to get in and out of car multiple times per day.
Drive to and from accounts safely in city, rural and expressway conditions.
Ability to set up displays, fixtures, shelving, and products.
Able to tolerate exposure to store and warehouse conditions including wide variances in temperature, dust and dirt.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Company: United Natural Foods Inc. ApplyCompensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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