Field Merchandiser, 12 – 16 Month Contract

Edmonton Filipino; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Field Merchandiser, 12 – 16 Month Contract

Position: Field Merchandiser: 12-16 Month Contract

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Perks: We provide a company vehicle, gas card, Blackberry and laptop.

Key Goals and Objectives:

• To effectively set up merchandising shelves and floor displays in order to maximize merchandising and sales opportunities.
• To manage stock levels and ensure appropriate inventory is available or redistributed as needed.

Functional and Key Responsibilities:

• Illustrate effective use of SALES Principles of floor display merchandising.
• Select the right types, sizes and quantity.
• Arrange to sell and locate high traffic areas.
• Ensure every item is correctly priced.
• Show customers a reason to buy.
• Make effective use of shelf merchandising including P.O.S., appropriate price points, cleanliness, stock outs, and stock rotation.
• Maintain tracking of weekly visits to accounts and provide weekly feedback to sales manager.
• Complete a minimum of 8 calls per day – depending on workload.
• Warehouse duties include: inventory maintenance and management, shipping/receiving duties, space management, product retrieval, maintaining clean and organized merchandise and stock.
• Ability to lift product up to 15-20 lbs occasionally as required.

Key Relationships:

• INTERNAL: Sales Representatives, Field Sales Manager, Marketing Coordinators.
• EXTERNAL: Liquor store staff, general public, warehouse staff (if applicable).

Educational and Professional Experience:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma is an asset.
• Previous retail sales or merchandising experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

How to Apply: Send your resume via email to [e-mail], putting “Edmonton Merchandiser” in the subject line.