Account Merchandiser -Okaloosa County, FL

Job Summary

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 for individuals with disabilities.

• Exhibit high level of ethical and moral conduct through words and actions during all working hours.
• Perform specific activities of the assigned route, such as selling in new products, creating incremental displays, additional merchandising space, and promotions.
• 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.
• Communicate to the ADC and RSS all new accounts in the assigned sales area.
• Notify ADC / RSS of any change to an existing account, including ownership or closure.
• Properly complete all required paperwork according to Company Policy and timeline.
• Monitor all assigned accounts for CDA compliance.
• Communicate daily with ADC / RSS regarding product shortages, returns, refused orders, changes to next delivery order, account information changes, or other operational items.
• Achieve required percentage of Strategic Execution Objectives.
• Execute and achieve all account program key objectives.
• Properly rotate all products in accordance with Buffalo Rock Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure pallets, trays, damaged product, and returns are prepared 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 participation.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, including business conduct, ethics, legal, delivery and merchandising policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Maintain high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off‑site function.
• Continuously improve through the use of all Buffalo Rock training; complete assigned curriculum.
• Take all reasonable precautions to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or liabilities.
• Take all reasonable precautions to protect safety of employee‑partners, self, customers, and property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
• Work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with others verbally.
• Communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Take care of customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Be internally motivated to perform tasks to best ability using own drive or initiative.
• Be accountable and answerable for conduct.
• Be organized or follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Make critical decisions while following company procedures.

• This position is subject to working conditions at each account.
• Working conditions vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, in rain or snow, for extended periods.
• Activity not applicable to this position.
• Position requires activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day).
• Position requires activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day).
• Position requires activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).

• Lifting or carrying 1–10 lbs.
• Lifting or carrying 11–20 lbs.
• Lifting or carrying 21–50 lbs.
• Standing for long periods.
• Walking for long periods.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Manually manipulating objects frequently.
• Grasping frequently.
• Reaching above shoulder level frequently.
• Speaking regularly.
• Climbing occasionally.
  
  Squatting or kneeling frequently.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);
  Preferred.
• Experience:
  
  No prior experience necessary.
• Certifications and Licenses:
  Must have a valid state driver license for the state of residence with a good driving record.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must have a smart phone device.
  • Must have reliable…