Merchandiser

Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job, this is the start of a new career with a fast-growing, innovative global food organization. Ready for your next opportunity? Come join our table!

POSITION SUMMARY

Stock Hispanic Brands products at customers’ locations in assigned locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain store shelf standards and inventory through various merchandising strategies, including but not limited to rotation of products; ensure pricing matches current promotions and current marketing and promotional materials are displayed.
• Protect and gain merchandise shelf space for Bar-S products by stocking temporary bunkers and spaces for scheduled promotions; Optimize brand presence in designated areas.
• Provide excellent customer service; assess the needs of the customer to best recommend products.
• Maintain excellent working relationship with customers.
• Create weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish reading, writing & speaking

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Personal vehicle which meets company standards for licensing and insurance
• Food handler’s permit
• Driver’s License which meets company requirements
• MVR which meets Sigma driving standards with review by Talent & Culture

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• 1 year of sales experience
• Food product and or consumer packaged goods sales experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES (KSA’s)

• Customer service skills including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude
• Must demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Proven ability to motivate self and others
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Able to work in a cold environment of approximately 34˚ F for prolonged periods of time.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings (until approximately 8:00 pm).
• Able to travel (drive) up to 90% of the time, including overnight stays for up to 5 days at a time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand for a full shift of 8 - 10 hours.
• Can regularly lift and move 30 pound boxes/buckets on/off shelves or cart/hand-truck.
• Can repeatedly twist, turn, kneel, stoop, stand, rotate, bend, push or pull to move 30 pounds.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 days paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, & state mandated sick time, if applicable

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and locals’ laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.71 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish, fluently (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $13 - $14