Merchandiser

POSITION SUMMARY:

Stock Hispanic Brands products at customers’ locations in assigned locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain store shelf standards and inventory through various merchandising strategies, including but not limited to rotation of products; ensure pricing matches current promotions and current marketing and promotional materials are displayed.
• Protect and gain merchandise shelf space for Bar-S products by stocking temporary bunkers and spaces for scheduled promotions; Optimize brand presence in designated areas.
• Provide excellent customer service; assess the needs of the customer to best recommend products.
• Maintain excellent working relationship with customers.
• Create weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• License/Certifications
• Personal vehicle which meets company standards for licensing and insurance
• Food handler’s permit
• Driver’s License which meets company requirements
• MVR which meets Sigma driving standards with review by Talent & Culture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• 1 year of sales experience
• Fully fluent in English & Spanish
• Food product and or consumer packaged goods sales experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES (KSA’s)

• Customer service skills including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude
• Must demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Fully fluent in Spanish
• Proven ability to motivate self and others
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Able to work in a cold environment of approximately 34˚ F for prolonged periods of time.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings (until approximately 8:00 pm).
• Able to travel up to 90% of the time, including overnight stays for up to 5 days at a time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand for a full shift of 8 - 10 hours
• Can regularly lift and move 30 pound boxes/buckets on/off shelves or cart/hand-truck.
• Can repeatedly twist, turn, kneel, stoop, stand, rotate, bend, push or pull to move 30 pounds.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• And more......

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sigma Foods and the Bar-S brand are  Equal Opportunity Employers . We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.