Sales Merchandiser

Sales MerchandiserStatesville, NC, US, 27028Pay Range: $45,000 - $50,000 (commission + day rate), depending on experienceRate Frequency: DailyOur Secret Ingredient is our Teammates.We offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.Full Time Teammates are also eligible for: Paid Training, Paid Time Off plus paid holidays, 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Group Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.Refresh and Grow your Career with Us!Job OverviewThe Bulk Account Merchandiser (BAM) is responsible for selling, ordering and presenting products. The BAM role is responsible for selling new products and promotions, collaborating with customers to generate accurate product orders, ensuring commercial plans are executed across their account base, and merchandising products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManages, sells, and executes in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes and generates sales orders based on the assigned delivery frequency for each customer to ensure the day-to-day success of the operation and directly contribute to the financial performance of the company in terms of revenue, volume and gross profitExecutes applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, monthly Look of Success (LOS) initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale, and commercial plans to ensure excellence in RED (Right Execution Daily) scores for assigned customersFills, merchandises, and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programsOrganizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branchCreates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelve where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operationFosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussionsIdentifies and communicates any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business (i.e., pricing, new packaging, change in business strategy, etc.) and executes all job duties in a safe working mannerKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesMust have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writingPrior customer service experience preferred in a retail settingWillingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)Critical thinking skillsSecondary education beyond high school preferredHigh initiative and willingness to learnCareer-mindedness and a highly competitive natureMinimum QualificationsValid instate driver's licenseExcellent driving historyProof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than 50,000 per person/100,000 accident insurance per occurrence/50,000 property damage and 500 or less deductible effective from first day of employmentHigh School Education / GEDWork EnvironmentThe work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlledEqual Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.