*Scout Distribution* is looking for a full-time customer service oriented *Merchandiser.
*As a Merchandiser, you will stock and rotate our products at assigned accounts, establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and accounts, resolve service complaints and special customer requests.
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities:*
* Maintains fresh products by stocking and rotating, organizing, and refilling back stocks, cold boxes/coolers, shelves, beer caves and displays adhering to all quality and rotation policies.
* Ensures service levels and compliance rates for each assigned account are met or exceeded.
* Builds displays and executes placement of signage and other merchandising items.
* Ensures all SKUs are priced appropriately and meet standards of visibility.
* Keeps backroom and inventory areas clean and organized.
Notifies manager of any product breakage in an account.
* Completes and documents retail call with signature and provides feedback to Account Manager and/or Key Account Manager to ensure appropriate inventory levels and exceptional customer service in all assigned accounts.
* Stay abreast of business/market conditions, intensively plan sales efforts, recognize new opportunities within each account and maintain the necessary territory records
* Establish and maintain a professional rapport with retail personnel
* Build and develop the trust and confidence of the retailer through knowledge of products, persuasive presentations, and overcoming objections
* Perform other work-related duties and special projects as assigned
*Requirements:*
* Must be at least 21 years of age
* Reside within a thirty minute radius of a retail account within the established territory
* Good communication skills and cheerful disposition
* Excellent customer service
* Must be able to work well with others
* Ability to interact with diverse personalities
* Ability to read code dates proficiently
* Frequently required to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
* Must be able to work weekends and holidays
* Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record and auto insurance
* Must have reliable transportation, we will provide vehicle allowance
*Preferred Qualifications:*
* Bachelor's Degree
* Merchandiser/Route Sales Experience
* Restaurant/Bartending/Hospitality Skills/Customer Service
* Industry Knowledge and basic understanding of distribution
* Experience with a handheld ordering device
Scout Distribution is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant seeking employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.
It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary.
This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.
50 - $18.
50 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road