What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser position at J. Polep Distribution Services?
National Convenience Distributors serves customers in the Northeastern United States as the 4th largest full-line convenience store distributor. Our group of companies have shared nearly identical family values, corporate cultures, and customer-centric philosophies for generations. We work to continue and enhance our legacy of excellence and shared beliefs while providing value-added services and personalized product recommendations that nurture long-term relationships. By employing talented team members who bring their experience, knowledge, and commitment to National Convenience Distributors, we are able to transform and grow not only our businesses but even more importantly, yours.
Product Merchandiser:
Seeking a Product Merchandiser to join our rapidly growing Team. Reporting to our Senior Director of Merchandising you will be responsible for ensuring all products are set to the appropriate J. Polep approved planogram.
J. Polep Distribution Services is looking for a Product Merchandiser who is committed to maximizing customer interest by showcasing merchandised products appropriately. This job involves working closely with the customer, sales and merchandising team to accurately set up new store or reset existing stores.
As a Product Merchandiser, you are responsible for ensuring the highest quality of work and maximizing productivity when re-setting and/or setting a new store. You must have the ability to be highly efficient in the days work given. This position is a great opportunity to gain experience in the fast-paced world of distribution. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, recognizes attention to details and is willing to accept new challenges. This Product Merchandiser must be comfortable and willing to take direction from upper management and members of the department to successfully complete all workload.
Requirements, Skills & Proficiencies:
• Schedule Monday through Friday 7am until 4pm, Full Time 40-45 hours per week
• Must have a valid driver license
• Implement category specific planograms
• Professionalism regarding time and deadlines
• Dependable work ethic
• Work well in a team atmosphere
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy in all areas of work
• Strong reading and listening skills
• Decision making skills
• Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices
• Excellent communication skills
Convenience store merchandiser responsibilities include
• POG resets, able to read a planogram and follow planograms for sections
• Store remodels install new shelving & products
• reset existing locations
• tag locations with new product ordering labels
• Must travel to store destination in own personal vehicle /new location every day never the same location
• Travel required Western mass locations 20 - 60 miles occasionally further
Benefits
• Dental Benefits, Medical Benefits, Paid Vacations, Paid mileage, no weekends.
• 401K with company match up
• Life Insurance, short term disability, long term disability
• Our 6 major paid Holidays are, New Years, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas, after completing your 90 days.
• Weekly car allowance
• Company gas Card