Merchandiser

Product Merchandiser                    

Classification
Non-Exempt

Reports to
NA Brand Manager

Sales Team Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

1. Stocks and rotates product on shelves, in coolers, and on displays in retail accounts.
2. Rebuilds displays to attract consumers and enhance sales and ensures correct signage is displayed.
3. Keeps stock in backroom organized and rotated.
4. Communicates regularly with NA Brand Manager and Sales Representatives to maintain inventory levels and code dating accuracy.
5. Builds strong business relationships with retail accounts.
6. Serves as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public.
7. Provides quality service to our clients and positively represents Schott Distributing.
8. Performs other tasks as assigned to support and improve our retail sales presence.

Competencies

1. Customer Service
2. Ethics
3. Dependability
4. Teamwork
5. Communication
6. Quality
7. Sense of Urgency

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position works in an office and warehouse and makes constant stops at accounts, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Saturday with varying work times that equal 40 hours.  Some weekends and evenings may be required.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area may be expected.

Required Qualifications

1. Ability to work under minimal supervision
2. Strict attention to detail and accuracy
3. Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Customer service experience
2. Prior experience in retail or merchandising.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Employees are required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test and are subjected to random drug testing throughout employment with Schott Distributing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.