Merchandising Specialist

LinPepCo is seeking a skilled Merchandising Specialist to join our team. As a Merchandising Specialist, you will be responsible for merchandising products within all format accounts, including stocking shelves, rotating shelved products, setting up displays, and maintaining backroom/back stock areas in an orderly fashion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with products in assigned accounts
• Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf
• Transport products to and from backroom to shelf location
• Maintain backroom/back stock areas in an orderly fashion
• Keep merchandise displayed in a manner calculated to increase sales
• Build customer relationships at the store level
• Communicate with customers upon arrival and departure from the store

Requirements:

• Sufficient formal or informal education to ensure the ability to read and write at a level required for successful job performance
• A valid driver's license and required level of insurance coverage (not required for individuals 16 and 17 years of age who report to a single account)
• Reliable transportation to and from accounts
• A valid pallet jack and/or forklift certification where necessary
• Knowledge of general merchandising
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Basic knowledge of computers and tablets
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in problem solving and judgement and decision making
• Ability to provide attention to detail
• Ability to perform miscellaneous job functions in a scheduled timeframe
• Must be flexible and adaptable to support the team to obtain Company goals
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours

Working Environment:

Work generally takes place in a store setting. Individuals must be able to operate a tablet or PC, as well as a two-wheel dolly and pallet jack.

Company Overview:

LinPepCo is a Pepsi-Cola independent distributor with over 35 years of soft drink and vending product distribution experience. Our company includes five Pepsi franchises in the Midwest, a full-line vending company, a full-service coffee company, and a refrigeration division that specializes in equipment service leasing.

EEO Statement:

LinPepCo is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.