Sales Merchandiser Rep-Springfield, Western, MA; CT and RI.

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Sales Merchandiser Representative. We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with significant growth opportunities!

The working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with off hours and weekends as needed.

Sign-on bonus for external candidates of $1,500.00.

The position is remote and based in the Springfield, MA area, it covers Western MA, CT and occasionally RI. A company car will be provided.

General Purpose

Maintain in-store compliance at stores within the assigned geographical area while monitoring and supplying goods of service to each customer.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure displays are set to plan-o-grams.
• Check and report product voids.
• Maintain ad hoc merchandising.
• Manage inventory levels, minimizing out-of-stock and dump.
• Execute all sales programs POP (point of purchase) materials and work to maximize sales in each store.
• Set new stores and perform required resets.
• Manage in-store customer fulfillment programs to include scan-based trading and web-based ordering.
• Travel to customer store locations as required within a specific geographical area.
• Assist with customer service issues or complaints.
• Complete pricing surveys as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management immediately.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of retail, customer service, or related experience.
• Driver License - required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills).
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills).
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
• Able to work with accuracy and detail-oriented.
• Able to adapt and manage change effectively.
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer