Retail Coverage Merchandiser
- Hanover Park, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be a part of a collaborative and culture-oriented team.
- Enjoy flexible schedules with no weekend work.
- Full benefits package for Full-Time associates.
- Cover a set territory of retailers, ensuring merchandising coverage goals are met through regular store visits.
- Support store managers on retail initiatives such as new product introductions and contests.
- Upsell the retail plan by influencing store decision makers to order product.
- Develop and sell to all key store personnel on major principal objectives such as brand information, shelf standards, etc.
- Build both scripted and incremental displays: End caps, pallets, hutches/shippers, racks, coolers, and other fixtures.
- Accept deliveries of large boxes (unbuilt, empty racks and cardboard hutches) and transport to the stores to build.
- Work with dedicated team principals in territory as assigned by supervisor.
- Work with technology, including a company-furnished tablet, to collect and report data from store visits.
- Ensure full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts, including cleaning, stocking, rotating, and pricing merchandise.
- Conduct audits to check data codes ensure adherence to approved plan-o-grams, and report observations to the Unit Manager.
- Consult with management, meet objectives and goals, and report store-level observations related to client product and customer needs.
- Advocate for clients through identifying sales opportunities, shelf work and building relationships with store mangers.
- Ensure merchandising coverage goals are met by executing the retail territory coverage plan.
- Adhere to store policies and procedures while representing the clients you serve as an expert.
- Be detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and precision in tasks such as product display and audits.
- Prioritize customer service, building positive relationships with store managers, and customers.
- Communicate effectively with team members, management, and clients, ensuring clear and concise communication.
- Be comfortable using technology, such as a tablet, for data collection and reporting.
- Be able to work without a supervisor, have strong communication skills and manage time effectively.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Prior retail experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong demonstration of core competency including quality commitment, attention to detail, customer service, and communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand and/or walk for long periods.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive a car for extended periods.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have good vision and be able to operate a telephone, and case cutter.