Athens Chain Merchandiser/Sales Associate Athens Ga

Georgia Crown Retail PositionThe purpose of this position is to help and enhance Georgia Crown's presence in retail outlets, in regard to customer service (i.e. building displays, installing POS, communicating with management, and ensuring optimum product location).Travel to various chain and independent retail customers to deliver and install POS, build displays and place advertising material as needed.Position will also deliver, assemble and install various sizes and types of POS materials.Role will include learning our sales software system for the downloading of orders as well as being trained on the basics of running a sales territory.Requirements:Must be at least 21 years of ageMust be able to lift at least 45 lbs. occasionally/frequently to build displays and install POS materials.Knowledge of similar industry is preferred.College Degree preferred, High School diploma required.Basic Computer skillsMust have good people/communication skills and willingness to work with store owners, managers and sales repsMust be able to push, pull and carry cases of product (i.e. building displays and stocking shelves with specialty products)Must be able to work long & flexible hoursWilling to work in McDonough and Atlanta areasMust possess a valid Georgia driver's licenseAcceptable Motor Vehicle Record:Cannot have more than two (2): moving violations and/or at-fault vehicle accidents (any combination) in the past three (3) years (for speeding, violations must be under 16mph)Cannot have more than one (1): speeding violation of 16-29mph OR at-fault accident in the past three (3) yearsCannot have a major violation such as: DUI/DWI, hit-and-run, reckless driving, and/or super speeder (29+mph) violation in the past five (5) yearsMust be able to keep 100/300/100 liability amounts on car insuranceMust have reliable transportationMust be able to drive to and from McDonough and Atlanta areas.Background checks will be conducted (i.e. Police background, reference checks)Drug Free WorkplaceEOEBenefits Include:Group Health and Dental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Savings PlanPaid VacationPaid Holidays (8 per year)Company Paid Short-Term DisabilityCompany Paid Long-Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceAFLAC Supplemental InsuranceDirect DepositNon-smoking work environmentDrug-Free WorkplaceEqual Opportunity Employer *benefits subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.