Job Information
DeCrescente Distributing Company Merchandiser in Mechanicville, New York
Job Summary:
The Merchandiser is responsible to stock coolers and shelves neatly with product, construct and/or maintain product displays, accurately price and rotate product. Merchandisers record accurate daily account activity through usage of your Company issued iPhone. Merchandisers maintain proper administrative work, to be submitted each Friday. Other activities include pricing proper displays, maintaining assigned POS and taking care of damages in your assigned stores.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
All employees are held accountable for practicing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
Essential Functions:
BusinessArrive at first scheduled account per managements direction and company practice as communicated upon hire or when awarded route
Check voicemail at a minimum of every 2 hours
Set up and maintain assigned Point of Sale (POS)
Place POS in all accounts when/where authorized (bottle necks, shelf strips, static’s and rebates)
Place signs on cooler and product displays
Wear DeCrescente issued uniforms at all times
Wear steel toed boots at all times
Use Merchandiser iPhone to call in orders
Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by Sales Representatives and Merchandising management.
Effectively breaking down and condensing delivery pallets.
Report to work with all necessary equipment maintained and in proper working condition.
Company Issued Phone
Base wrap
Price gun
Case cards
Labels
Statics
Box cutter
Blank signs
Tape
Inkers
Re-packs
Rebates
People
Maintain account level relationships with appropriate account personal in your market.
Provide professional customer service to all external customers in your market area.
Self-Organization
Maintain a clean and neat appearance.
Check voice mail at a minimum of 2 hours.
Attend the following meetings: Quarterly Merchandising meetings as scheduled.
Arrive at first scheduled account per management expectation per channel.
Adherence to designated route per day/week (calls on all scheduled customers)
Required Skills:
HS graduate 2 years general employment or equivalent combination of experience and education
Sales merchandising related work experience or a minimum of 1-year related experience preferably within the beverage industry
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Basic computer skills and advanced knowledge of iPhone
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Valid Driver License and good driving record
Work Shift Requirements:
Ability to work additional hours as needed.
Must speak to supervisor to notify him/her any time prior to the beginning of work shift when calling in sick. Voice mail or e-mail messages are not acceptable replacements.
Use and maintenance of company-issued equipment.
Reliable/ safe vehicle
This position always works Saturdays and Sundays and has a varied weekday frequency dependent on business needs.
Environment & Physical Demands
Work safely and follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures
For all on-the-job injuries or accidents, must notify Safety Officer, supervisor, and Human Resources immediately (no later than 1 hour)
Exposure to retail account beverage coolers, basements, backrooms
Ability to lift up to 165 lbs to waist height.
Able to kneel, squat, bend, lunge, stretch, step-up and rotate body holding 10-40 lbs. of product and/or carry to a tiered shelf frequently
Ability to stand and walk 8+ hours per day
Ability to climb ladders (to hang POS, as required).