Merchandiser
 Equiliem | |
 United States, Indiana, Elkhart | |
 Mar 28, 2025 | |
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The primary role of the Merchandiser is to effectively service all customers in a safe, productive and professional manner by ensuring proper level of stock is maintained, displayed and rotated correctly at all large & small formatted "off premise" stores. Assist in some sales support by growing rapport with customers and upselling into an account when possible. PTMs embody the Values (Professionalism, Focus, Passion, & Responsibility).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MANAGING EXPECTATIONS * Ensure products are properly rotated and maintained in accordance with product rotation standards thereby minimizing Out Of Code and Damaged Product concerns * Ensure that all equipment is clean, in good working order, and presented in a premium manner EXECUTION * Maintain records required for compliance with internal policy, State and Federal regulations including driver logs, records of fuel purchase, mileage records, trainings and other records required by law * Execute and adhere to merchandising processes and routines * Evaluate all competitors' activities such as new launches and price reductions and communicate with Merchandising Manager or other members of sales team * Build, protect, and grow the product portfolio * Notify appropriate Account Sales Manager for pick up and / or exchange of any dented, damaged, or out of code product, as well as any out of stock items, and Quality Point of Distribution (QPOD) opportunities. * Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with retail managers of accounts. BUILDING SUCCESS * Collaborate with sales team members in executing new programs and selling in large displays * Work collaboratively across the organization and share best practices * Lead by example and adhere to Company standards & Values * Professional representation of the company and brand through responsible driving and in market presence Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. * Employee frequently is required to walk and sit. * Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as needed. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions * Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate * Forklift and commercial vehicle operations MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or GED required * Strong verbal and written communication skills, including being able to present / roll play in a group setting, selling to customers, customer service interactions * Strong mathematical skills * Strong technical skills with smartphone technology * Strong observatory and analytical skills in assessing product inventory * Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by an ability to set and handle multiple priorities * Exceptional time management skills and punctuality * Fluent in English * Must have a valid Drivers' License with clean record * Must be 18+ years old * Reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes with at least the minimum insurance coverage necessary PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS * Prior merchandising experience preferred * Additional language skills an advantage | |