Merchandiser - Northern Virginia

Merchandiser - Northern Virginia

General territory to include Northern Virginia region.

Supervisor: Area Sales Manager

Objective: To develop the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to become a Sales Representative.

Starting Pay: $18-$22/hr

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop rapport with assigned customer base
• Ensure that all product is rotated and code policy is followed
• Proper merchandising of accounts with permanent and paper POS
• Conduct promotions in accounts on a regular basis or when required
• Organize and execute floor displays
• Execute monthly goals as related to business activities
• Maintain a regular schedule of weekly appointments with accounts in assigned area
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Valid and clean driver's license
• Ability and willingness to work independently
• Ability and willingness to work weekends

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

• Two wheel hand truck
• Car or van (personal vehicle w/ auto allowance)
• Hand-held or personal computer

Measurements:

• Case of 24 cans 15 3/4 " X 10 1/2 " X 5" 10 - 30 lb.
• Case of 24 bottles 16 1/2 " X 10 1/2 " X 10" 25 - 48 lb.
• Quarter Barrel 15 1/2 " in diameter, 14" long 87 lb.
• Half Barrel 15 1/2 " in diameter, 23" long 165 lb.

Critical Physical Demands:

• Use of hand and foot controls for driving
• Walking and climbing stairs
• Two handed lifting, handling and carrying of cases from floor to overhead levels on a frequent basis
• Two handed lifting, handling, carrying quarter barrels from floor to 36" on an occasional basis
• Two handed lifting, handling, carrying half barrels from floor to 48" on an occasional basis
• Pushing and pulling a hand truck with cases on level and inclined surfaces on a frequent basis
• Sustained squatting, kneeling, and/or bending while handling products
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate business equipment including, but not limited to, computer, telephone, etc

Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, 401K, flex spending and direct deposit.

All candidates considered will have a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and a physical exam.

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance. Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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