Account Merchandiser

Work Schedule and Job Type

Work Schedule:

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

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning bottler handling a portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. The Account Merchandiser (AM) is a key Retail team member responsible for stocking and merchandising Buffalo Rock portfolio products.

• Exhibit high ethical and moral conduct during all working hours.
• Perform activities on assigned retail route including selling new products, incremental displays, additional merchandising space, and promotions.
• Drive to and from customer sites.
• Serve all assigned accounts according to Buffalo Rock Standards and Franchise Policy for service frequency.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with customers.
• Communicate transshipping activity in accordance with Buffalo Rock policy and procedures.
• Notify ADC/RSS of new accounts and account changes including ownership or closure.
• Properly complete all required paperwork to Company Policy and timeline.
• Monitor assigned accounts for CDA compliance.
• Communicate daily with ADC/RSS regarding product shortages, returns, refused orders, and other operational items.
• Achieve required % 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 promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• Attend all scheduled meetings requiring presence or participation.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Maintain high level of ethical conduct during work and off-site functions.
• Continuously self-improve through training provided by Buffalo Rock.
• Protect company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure safety of employee partners, self, customers, and property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock Purpose of “Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.”
• Commit to serving communities, customer success, integrity, continuous improvement, caring, and winning the day.
• Safety awareness – identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Diversity oriented – work effectively with people of all backgrounds.
• Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – communicate effectively with others.
• Communication, Written – communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer oriented – provide customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Self motivated – internally inspire to perform tasks to the best ability.
• Responsible – be accountable or answerable for conduct.
• Organized – use systematic method for performing a task.
• Decision making – make critical decisions while following company procedures.

N/A

Work conditions vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, rain or snow, and extended periods. Physical demands include standing, walking, carrying, and lifting up to 100 lbs. (Details omitted for brevity.)

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• No prior experience necessary.
• Valid state driver license with good driving record.
• Must have a smartphone device and reliable personal vehicle for business use.

Smart Phone, Motus, Timeclock Plus.

• Sales and Marketing – principles for showing, promoting, and selling products.
• Customer and Personal Service – principles for providing customer services.
• English Language – structure and content of English.
• Mathematics – arithmetic, algebra, geometry and applications.

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 applicable law.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change or assign tasks for the employee as appropriate.