Full Time Merchandiser- Middletown, CT

Ocean State Job Lot; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx/Disability/401K

Gas Card Provided

Company Issued Cell Phone

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Full-Time Merchandiser in Middletown, Connecticut. The role focuses on customer service and sales, emphasizing brand awareness for deli products. Successful candidates will assist in managing deli products, utilizing marketing displays while building customer relationships.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, experience in customer service or sales, and a reliable vehicle. The position offers hourly pay between $19.00 – $20.00 and various benefits including medical and a gas card.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• 1-2 years of customer service/sales experience preferred.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sales and create brand awareness.
• Safely operate a deli slicer.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Time Management

Microsoft Office Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalence

Tools

Deli Slicer

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our team is currently looking for a Full-Time Merchandiser to keep up our level of commitment to safety and customer service. The Merchandiser’s main job function is to assist with sales and create brand awareness. A sales merchandiser should have knowledge of our products as they relate to the deli.

Employment Benefits & Incentives

• Full-Time Hourly Position - $19.00- $20.00 based on experience
• Weekly payroll via Direct Deposit
• Ability to earn 5+ hours per week of overtime
• Monthly Car Allowance/Expenses Reimbursement on Select Travel
• Gas Card Provided
• Company Issued Cell Phone
• Benefits Package Including
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx/Disability/401K

At Dietz & Watson, our employees’ talent and dedication to world‑class sales and customer service are key contributors to our success. You will find that our company’s energetic environment is a vital piece that continues the growth and development of Dietz & Watson. We are looking for these talented and dedicated individuals to join our family.

The duties of a Dietz & Watson Merchandiser are listed below but not limited to:

• Safely operate a deli slicer
• Set up of deli cases and appropriately rotate deli product
• Understand and execute schematics/planograms
• Maintain marketing displays using Dietz & Watson Point of Sale (POS)
• Needs to be a self‑starter, work in a team environment and or with little or no supervision
• Manage time effectively and productively
• Complete all reports as necessary including store surveys
• Consistently provide coverage to all stores within assigned territory based on store ranking
• Make regular store visits documenting all concerns/problems (i.e. shortages, equipment problems, ordering issues, etc.) and addressing these concerns in a timely manner
• Build and maintain customer relationships by displaying high‑level customer service techniques to deli managers, employees, and store customers
• Possess the knowledge and ability to both create and market Dietz & Watson programs
• Training of all new store deli hires on the merits of Dietz & Watson and refresh training when needed
• Communicate any information deemed necessary to Merchandiser Manager (i.e. grand openings, store closing, etc.)
• Utilizing the monthly sales reports to achieve 100% distribution.
• Explore opportunities for sales growth w/Merchandiser Manager
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Perform special projects outside of assigned territory
• Flexibility and ability to travel (including flying) as needed and may be up to 30% of the time.
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must possess communication, organization, creativity, and customization skills
• Must be able to exercise independent decision‑making skills on a regular basis
• Must be available to work weekends on occasion
• High school diploma or equivalence
• 1-2 years of customer service/sales experience preferred. Previous deli experience is a plus.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass the company issued ServSafe Manager exam

General Working Conditions/Environment

• Room Temperature while in stores

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift to 20 pounds frequently
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds occasional
• Push /pull carts containing product – occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Walking
• Reaching
• Use of both hands and arms
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to work in a safety sensitive position
• At times be in refrigerated cooler areas
• Must be able to work in a safety sensitive position