Full Time Merchandiser

Full Time Merchandiser

CONA Services Posted a day ago, valid for a month

La Plata, MD 20646, US

$200 - $208.65 per day

Full Time

The job is for a Merchandiser position at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler, located in La Plata and Waldorf.

The pay range for this position is between $200.00 and $208.65 daily, depending on experience.

Candidates are expected to have prior customer service experience, preferably in a retail setting.

The role involves physically moving products, maintaining displays, and fostering relationships with store personnel.

A valid in-state driver's license and an excellent driving history are required for this position.

Job Overview

The Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in a way that will attract the attention of consumers at our customer retail locations. This position services and maintains multiple bulk accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines. Ability to follow plan sets, planograms and communicate to store management and cross-functional personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs
• Physically moves the product from the backroom and places it on display
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and the shelf where permitted. Rotates product
• Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation
• Organizes 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by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writing

Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting

Merchandisers must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers with different demands and expectations

Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)

Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision

Critical thinking skills

Company provided cell phone

Minimum Qualifications

Valid instate driver's license

Excellent driving history

Proof 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 employment

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent driving history

Work Environment

The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled

Equal 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.