Merchandiser - CDI

Job Summary The Merchandiser works with the sales and marketing departments to service and merchandise a defined account universe based on house and supplier marketing guidelines. Primary location: Hartford, Newington, Avon. Time Type: Full time. Remote Type: Job Family Group. Responsibilities Maintains supplier POS and merchandising inventory by managing inventory status and organizing merchandise. Installs and builds displays by working with customers and sales management to coordinate timing and location. Maximizes pull-through of products by stocking shelves and displays (where legally permissible). Executes resets (cold box, shelf, back bar) by coordinating timing and specifics of plan with customers and sales management. Processes orders to draft department by communicating and filing necessary paperwork relevant to the account. Manages all administrative functions applicable to POS, including POS requests, pickups and deliveries by filing all necessary paperwork. Maintains pitch book by photographing all display, shelf, back bar, window display, lobby display, and cold box work. Participates in general sales meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct supervisor by preparing necessary recaps and understanding company priorities. Assists in preparation for meetings and events by working with applicable departments to identify merchandising requirements, pulling the POS and installing the merchandising materials as necessary. Completes all necessary training programs by attending, participating, and passing all required tests as defined by management (e.g., Sales Trainings). Maintains professional and industry knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required. Ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit where required. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Results-oriented professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, discretion, and strong customer service skills. Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines. Physical Demands The physical demands described include regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; stand, walk, sit, climb or balance; and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. EEO Statement CDI is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Connecticut Distributors Inc.