Position : Merchandising Representative

Location : Biddeford, Maine

Requisition ID: : 27159

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

Merchandising activities in large format and grocery accounts across Southern Maine, Southern New Hampshire, and Northern Massachusetts. Stocking shelves, inventories, executing on new items, obtaining store displays, and other additional duties.

Average mileage 600 - 900 miles per week. Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.

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 stocks 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 employee, but is 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

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

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 to change effectively

• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

• Able to bend, kneel, and lift 50lbs

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer