Merchandising Specialist

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Job Purpose

The Merchandising Specialist plays a key role in the process by actively promoting brands and products considered to be the some of the best in the business. Core tasks as a Merchandiser include point-of-sale collateral development and placement, conducting in-store product knowledge sessions with dealer salespeople.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain product displays & point of sale materials at customer locations
• Act as part of a team consisting of a Territory Manager and Inside Sales Representative
• Set up for product shows & contractor events
• Coordinate product training - setting dates, making arrangements, etc…
• Lead product demonstrations for customer sales associates
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to successfully use consultative selling – relating products to the solution of customer problems
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-starter
• Listening skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Computer literacy
• Ability to use power tools
  
  

Physical Requirements/Environment

• Train customers in product installation
• Use power tools and handle material to construct displays at customer locations and product shows
• Must be able to safely and regularly lift bulky merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Overnight travel 10%; Frequent local travel throughout territory to client locations
  
  

Experience

• 1-3 year’s experience in the building product industry working with contractors, builders and dealers
• Experience with the use of power tools and material construction
• Prior sales experience