Stock shelves at your local Chain Stores - Start immediately

Richmond CA

Description

Merchandiser Position Available Immediately, stock our local chain stores with beverages: Must have own car, insurance and be able to work independently (on schedule). Gas card and Car allowance provided above hourly wage (wage is negotiable). All locations are within West/East Contra Costa & Alameda Counties. Home base is in Richmond. Please email resume. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Builds creative, accessible displays in retail accounts using appropriate point of sales material. Displays should be visible, priced correctly and rotated when appropriate. • Establishes and maintains a professional level of rapport with retail personnel. • Assist sales department. • Follow up on all request and commitments made to the retailer. • Assistant sales representative in cooler resets, product rotation and developing sales opportunities. • Merchandise shelf area (shelf strips, cooler stickers, etc.) and stock company products on shelves as needed. • Consistently manage breakage (identify and communicate). • Assist in set up and execution of special promotions and on premise nights. • Stock and Rotate shelves from backroom inventories as required. • Rotate backroom stock and keep organized to company standards. • Install permanent point-of-sale in the most visible and dominant locations in retail accounts. • Attend periodic meetings to discuss sales goals, new product, etc. • Report on significant competitive activity. Report all competitive prices to management immediately. • Perform other duties as assigned. Work schedule 7:30am to 4:00pm. Half hour lunch required by law. Any and all deviations, overtime, and PTO must be approved by manager. • Time sheets must be accurately completed, approved and submitted before Monday morning at 10am before bi-weekly payroll to office manager. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • Must have reliable transportation, maintain an acceptable driving record and valid drivers’ license, and maintain auto insurance coverage in the minimum amount specified by the company. • Accurately complete all internal control records, forms and reports in a timely manner. • Ability to use a variety of hardware tools, including a hacksaw, drill, screwdriver, staple gun, etc. Prefer knowledge of merchandising procedure (displays, point-of-sale, tools, paperwork, etc.). • Ability to work well as part of a team and with minimal supervision. • Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to manage priorities, workflow and meet deadlines. • High School Diploma, some college preferred. • 1-4 years hands-on experience. • Basic computer skills and word processing. • Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently • Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers • Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic • Ability to demonstrate good common sense and follow management direction • Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced ever-changing work environment • Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction Physical: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: • Lift up to 40 pounds without assistance, ability to bend stoop and twist repeatedly. • Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance creating a favorable image and maintain proper conduct. Steel toe boots and gloves required.