Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist

Overview

Locations:
Skyland;
Asheville

Pay Range: $54,000 - $55,000/year, plus Mileage Reimbursement

Schedule:

5am – 5:30am start time until completion of the route. Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday as well as during the week. 5 day work week.

The Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist is a critical support to the POD Model in the One Tier Sales Strategy in a flexible, 24/7 operation. The role involves providing vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and Merchandiser, may be the first point of contact for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser and driver for order refusals and inventory overload.

The BAM Specialist may execute weekend operational plans with minimal and additional influence on changes to the strategy. The BAM Specialist will keep the DSM apprised as appropriate.

• Fills, merchandise, and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs. Provides vacation coverage to the Bulk Account Merchandiser and POD Merchandiser.
• Manages, sells, and executes in an assigned group of customers on daily, pre-set routes and generates sales orders based on the assigned delivery frequency for each customer to ensure the day-to-day success of the operation and directly contribute to the financial performance of the company in terms of revenue, volume, and gross profit.
• Executes applicable promotions and new products based on target lists, LOS initiatives, marketing promotions, Point-Of-Sale, and commercial plans to ensure excellence in RED scores for assigned customers.
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch.
• Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelves where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation.
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussion.
• Identifies and communicates any competitive issues or market activities that could impact the business and executes all job duties in a safe working manner.
• May be the first call point for late PM/early AM weekends ensuring proper route coverage, and acting as liaison between the customer, merchandiser and driver for order refusals, and inventory overload.

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem-solving Abilities
• Excellent Customer Service Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 0-1 years of work experience
• Valid Driver's License

The work environment will vary, including exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.