Merchandiser - Jefferson​/St. Clair

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Full Time Manual Labor BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham, AL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.00 To $20.00 Hourly

The Merchandiser is a non-exempt position responsible for working with the sales department to execute merchandising standards. A merchandiser provides support to the assigned route, sales representative, and supervisor to increase visibility and drive sales for Adams Beverages. The Merchandiser reports to the Sales Manager or an Area Sales Manager.

• Pack out off-premise accounts
• Communicate with store managers, grocery managers/receivers
• Manage shelf space and coolers
• Maintain, organize, and clean backstock areas
• Rotate product using product freshness codes
• Be aware of shelf tags and price signs
• Follow plan‑ograms
• Report out of stock products
• Build, resupply, and merchandise with relevant POS and pricing
• Install Point of Connection Materials (POCM) including neon signs, banners, price signs, and inflatable items
• Understand POCM standards and execution
• Deliver and install promotional items that draw attention to our product
• Assist sales representatives and supervisors
• Repackage breakage product
• Use tools including manual pallet jack, U‑boat/float, and hand truck
• Maintain knowledge of portfolio, brand, pricing, segment/chains, and KAM initiatives/programs
• Review weekly ad sales sheets

• Communication and customer service
• Phone, email, text message, face‑to‑face communication
• Frequent communication with direct manager, sales team, and account managers
• Continued completion of ABU courses
• Understanding of Technology
  • Encompass Mobile
  • Microsoft Outlook

• General knowledge of vehicle & supermarket safety
• Follow safety policies and procedures
  • Proper use of a company vehicle including cleanliness, appearance, and service intervals

• Appearance
• Professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Team player mindset interested in positive company growth
• Clean, Valid Driver’s License

A Merchandiser with proper development can expect opportunities to move into other roles in the Sales or Operations Departments.

• Product knowledge
• Encompass training
• ABU education programs
• Positive recommendations from supervisor and peers
• Mastery of all aspects of merchandising position
• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving history
• Ability to pass pre‑employment and random drug screens
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to work effectively with limited immediate direction
• Above average oral and written communication skills (Interacts well with internal and external customers)
• Average computer knowledge, skills and experience
• Enthusiastic, team player interested in positive company growth
• Reliable vehicle to get to and from work
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations
• Have cell phone & internet access

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing or Organizational Management is a plus

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to lift and manage packaged items of up to 30 lbs.

free handed and over that threshold using an appropriate lift system or lift truck. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.