Merchandiser

SUMMARYThe primary responsibilities of the Merchandiser are to process deliveries, rotate, restock, merchandise and build displays in assigned accounts by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Represent the company in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service.
Restock cold boxes, displays, shelves and other areas where products are available for sale.
Responsible for keeping back stock, cold box and displays rotated and in a clean and organized manner. Record both cases stocked as well as out-of-stock products using the VIP merchandising App.
Responsible for adhering to out-of-date beer and product rotation policy.
Adhere to company account and merchandising standards in all accounts.
Maintain a friendly, working relationship with each account.
Use relationships to identify account opportunities and communicate these to the merchandiser supervisor or sales consultant.
Maintain a safe driving record and comply with company's policy.
Visit each account on the days scheduled to meet the delivery or stock cold box. Perform weekend pull-up at specified times and following company policy.
Adhere to dress code and be properly groomed.
Attend all scheduled meetings and company functions as required.
Confer with merchandising supervisor to resolve customer problems, address competitive activity, and take advantage of market opportunities.
Establish and maintain relationships to foster teamwork and cooperation.
Obey all federal, state, and local laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Always adhere to company safety standards.
COMPETENCIES REQUIREDProblem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal – Listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; participates actively in all company meetings.
Teamwork – Puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; measures self against standard of excellence.
Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications listed below are representative of those necessary for the Apprentice Merchandiser.
EDUCATIONDuties require the ability to read, write and understand simple instructions. Requires an understanding of basic math, accuracy in checking, sorting, counting, and other routine procedures. A high school education is not required but would provide the basic skills necessary to learn the job.
Degree: 1, Points: 15EXPERIENCEUp to and Including 3 MonthsDegree: 1, Points: 20MENTAL / VISUAL / AUDITORY DEMANDContinuous mental and visual attention; usually repetitive work or diversified operations requiring constant alertness or activity.
Degree: 3, Points: 15WORKING CONDITIONSSomewhat undesirable working conditions. Exposed to noise, dust, heat, oil, and other elements but with none continuously present to the extent of being disagreeable.
Degree: 3, Points: 15INITIATIVE AND INGENUITYRequires the use of some judgement to use required job knowledge to comply with instructions and standard procedures, methods, or practices involving the making of minor decisions.
Degree: 2, Points: 28PHYSICAL DEMANDConsiderable physical effort consisting of*Continuously lifting or moving average-weight material, orContinuously lifting or moving light-weight material in difficult work positions, orFrequently lifting or moving heavy-weight material, orFrequently lifting or moving average-weight material in difficult work positions, orOccasionally lifting or moving heavy-weight material in difficult work positions or in each case expending equivalent effort pulling, pushing, carrying, or shoveling.
Degree: 4, Points: 40RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENTLimited – has little responsibility for equipment which, under nor