What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser position at M K Distributors?
Reports To: Sales Manager
Location: Central, North, and South Arkansas
Description: The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that all products are effectively merchandised and delivered to their designated locations within retail accounts in a timely and organized manner. This position requires excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, creativity, reliability, and a strong sense of accountability, as the work performed significantly contributes to the team's success.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain a positive Image: Project a positive and professional image when interacting with retailers, coworkers, and consumers, in alignment with company expectations.
- Relationship building: Demonstrate a proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with current retailers and explore opportunities to form new partnerships with potential customers.
- Merchandising and Display Management: Stock and rotate products in all designated coolers, ensuring that existing displays are well-maintained. assist in the creation of new displays that are visually appealing, correctly priced, and attractive to consumers.
- Inventory Management: Rotate and merchandise inventory in retail accounts to prevent stockouts and ensure that products remain in stock until the next delivery date.
- Product Specification: Ensure that products are merchandised in compliance with product specifications and company guidelines.
- Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining all assigned company equipment and vehicles in working order.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive and professional image.
- Accountability and reliability in performing all job duties.
- Creative thinking and the ability to build visually appealing and effective displays.
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
Physical Requirements:
- The ability to routinely lift between 25-75 lbs.
- Capable of climbing, reaching, and performing various physical maneuvers to carry out the essential functions of the job.
- Regular exposure to outside weather conditions.
- Frequent exposure to extreme cold when merchandising and rotating products in coolers.
Our company is committed to training and supporting its team members in achieving their goals. Please note that specific training and insurability requirements are subject to the company's policies and guidelines.