Account Merchandiser: Auburn​/Opelika, AL

Overview

Account Merchandiser (AM)

Organization:
Buffalo Rock Company
Website:

Job Department:
Retail

Reports to:

Retail Sales Supervisor

Work Schedule:

May require additional hours not scheduled; must be flexible
Job Type: Regular
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Summary/objective

Job Description

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Account Merchandiser (AM) is a key member of the Retail team responsible for stocking and merchandising beverage products under the Buffalo Rock portfolio.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct during all working hours.
• Perform specific activities of the assigned route, including selling in new products, creating incremental displays, additional merchandising space, and promotions.
• Ability to drive to and from customer sites.
• Service all assigned accounts according to Buffalo Rock Standards and Franchise Policy for service frequency.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Communicate all transshipping activity in accordance with Buffalo Rock policy and procedures.
• Notify ADC / RSS of any changes to an existing account, including ownership or closure.
• Complete all required paperwork to Company Policy and timeline.
• Monitor all assigned accounts for CDA compliance.
• Communicate daily with ADC / RSS about product shortages, returns, refused orders, changes to delivery orders, account information changes, or other operational items.
• Achieve required percentage of Strategic Execution Objectives and account program key objectives.
• Rotate all products in accordance with Buffalo Rock Policy and Procedures.
• Prepare pallets, trays, damaged product, and returns for pick up at each account.
• Assist management in reporting competitive activity, achieving sales goals and metrics, and promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• Attend all scheduled meetings requiring your presence and/or participation.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, including business conduct, ethics, policies, and delivery/merchandising policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Exhibit a high level of ethical conduct at work and during any off-site functions while representing Buffalo Rock.
• Engage in continuous self-improvement through Buffalo Rock training programs; complete assigned training curricula.
• Protect company from damages, theft, and liabilities; protect safety of employees, customers, and property.
• Honor business commitments and embody Buffalo Rock’s purpose of building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.
• Live Buffalo Rock’s Core Values: commitment to communities, customer success, integrity, continuous improvement, care for others, and winning the day.

• Safety Awareness
• Diversity Oriented
• Accuracy
• Communication (Oral and Written)
• Customer Oriented
• Self Motivated
• Responsible
• Organized
• Decision Making

Refer to provided scale for Lift/Carry, Push/Pull, and other activities, with position-specific requirements ranging across Occasional, Frequent, and Constant categories. Some activities may require standing, walking, handling, reaching, speaking, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 100 lbs as specified.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Experience:
  
  No prior experience necessary
• Licenses:
  Must have a valid state driver license with a good driving record
• Other Requirements:
  • Must have smartphone device
  • Must have reliable transportation with required insurance; may be required to drive a personal vehicle for work

Smart Phone, Motus, Timeclock Plus

• Sales and Marketing principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services
• Customer and Personal Service principles
• English Language proficiency
• Mathematics basics

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by law.

This description is intended to provide guidelines and is not exhaustive. Buffalo Rock reserves the right to change duties, and employment terms at any time. I have reviewed this job description and can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicant/Employee-Partner _____________________________ Date ____________

Interviewer/Supervisor __________________________________ Date ____________