District Merchandiser - Minneapolis

Spectrum Brands; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Spectrum Brands is seeking a District Merchandiser to service big-box retailers in Minnesota. You will set up displays, maintain shelves, train store personnel, and drive in-store sales across The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart within your territory.

You will travel extensively, work with minimal supervision, and ensure compliance with company policies while delivering strong brand presence and customer satisfaction. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or significant prior work experience.
• 1–2 years sales or retail experience preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively within territory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store presentation and set up displays, fixtures, shelves, and POP.
• Identify opportunities for additional display space to drive volume.
• Provide product knowledge training to store personnel.
• Cover multiple stores daily in assigned territory.
• Generate sales by increasing brand awareness through direct consumer interactions.
• Participate in promotional events in the territory.
• Assist and monitor customer satisfaction.
• Follow safe work practices and company policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible hours

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Travel extensively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Division Information

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic® and Liquid Fence®.

Job Summary

As a District Merchandiser, you will play an essential role in the success of our business. As you bring your energy and expertise, you will serviceourproducts in big box retailers, such as The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Walmart. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include servicing a given territory, completing re-sets, and promoting the sale of our company’s consumer packaged goods products through interacting with the end consumers. To do this,youwill establish a positive rapport with store personnel and customers, build loyalty, and relay information to Spectrum Brands Sales team regarding inventory wins or opportunities.You must be able to work with minimal to no supervision and have reliable transportation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintaining store presentation standards through building displays, fixture installation, store sets, shelf maintenance, down stock, retrofits, inventory reconciliation, display maintenance and POP installation.
• Identifying opportunities for incremental display space to drive volume goals.
• Providing product knowledge training to store personnel to allow them to better drive sales to the end user.
• Covering multiple stores daily in an assigned territory.
• Generating sales by increasing brand awareness and trial through direct interactions with consumers in assigned stores.
• Participating in promotional events in assigned territory.
• Assisting and monitoring customer satisfaction.
• Always understanding and demonstrating safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Profile

• High school diploma or GED required, or, in the alternative, “significant” or “established” prior work experience.
• 1 to 2 years previous sales or retail experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to work flexible work hours, weekends and evenings as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to travel extensively using personal transportation within territory with the potential for overnight travel as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Daily reliable transportation.
• Professional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences- consumers, store personnel, and internal information sharing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Competitive drive to succeed and high level of initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence.
• Strong ability to solve problems.

Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to climb ladders and the employee must frequently (or occasionally) lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level and working conditions may be similar to those for a warehouse facility.
• Exposure to weather conditions while traveling between assigned stores.
• Employees will be compensated for wear and tear on car and mileage reimbursement

Role not eligible for sponsorship.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

The pay range for this position is $42,600 - $53,200. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and business or organizational needs. This position may also be eligible for annual merit increase, bonus, and/or incentive compensation. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits visit our Total Rewards page.