Merchandiser

Adams Beverages Nc Llc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Beverages Nc Llc is seeking a full-time Merchandiser in Huntsville, AL to execute merchandising standards and support the route, sales representatives, and supervisor. The role requires attention to shelf space, pricing, and product freshness, with travel as needed.

The position is non-exempt, hourly, and offers a path for growth within Sales and Operations. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and the ability to work nights or weekends as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing or Organizational Management is a plus

Responsibilities

• Pack out off-premise accounts
• Communicate with store managers and receivers
• Manage shelf space and coolers
• Maintain, organize backstock areas
• Rotate product using freshness codes
• Install POS materials and pricing
• Support sales representatives and supervisors
• Use pallet jack and hand truck to merchandise
• Report out-of-stock products
• Follow planograms and pricing guidelines

Skills

Customer service

Store merchandising

Communication

Vehicle operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree in Business or related field

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Manual Labor Huntsville, AL, US

19 days ago Requisition ID: 2151

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

The Merchandiser is a non-exempt position responsible for working with the sales department to execute merchandising standards. A merchandiser provides support to the assigned route, sales representative, and supervisor to increase visibility and drive sales for Adams Beverages. The Merchandiser reports to the Sales Manager or an Area Sales Manager.

Primary Objectives

• Pack out off-premise accounts
• Communicate with store managers, grocery managers/receivers
• Manage shelf space and coolers
• Maintain, organize, and clean backstock areas
• Rotate product using product freshness codes
• Be aware of shelf tags and price signs
• Follow plan‑ograms
• Report out of stock products
• Build, resupply, and merchandise with relevant POS and pricing
• Install Point of Connection Materials (POCM) including neon signs, banners, price signs, and inflatable items
• Understand POCM standards and execution
• Deliver and install promotional items that draw attention to our product
• Assist sales representatives and supervisors
• Use tools including manual pallet jack, U‑boat/float, and hand truck
• Maintain knowledge of portfolio, brand, pricing, segment/chains, and KAM initiatives/programs
• Administrative Functions
  • Communication and customer service
  • Phone, email, text message, face‑to‑face communication
  • Frequent communication with direct manager, sales team, and account managers
  • Continued completion of ABU courses
  • Understanding of Technology
    • Encompass Mobile
    • Microsoft Outlook
• Operations Functions
  • General knowledge of vehicle & supermarket safety
  • Follow safety policies and procedures
    • Proper use of a company vehicle including cleanliness, appearance, and service intervals

The Merchandiser assumes other responsibilities as assigned by Managers, VPs, General Manager, and ownership. These responsibilities and objectives include but are not limited to:

• Appearance
• Professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Team player mindset interested in positive company growth
• Clean, Valid Driver’s License

Development of the Merchandiser Position

A Merchandiser with proper development can expect opportunities to move into other roles in the Sales or Operations Departments.

• Product knowledge
• Encompass training
• ABU education programs
• Positive recommendations from supervisor and peers
• Mastery of all aspects of merchandising position
• Minimum age of 21 years old
• Valid Driver’s License for at least 5 years with a clean driving history
• Ability to pass pre‑employment and random drug screens
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to work effectively with limited immediate direction
• Above average oral and written communication skills (Interacts well with internal and external customers)
• Average computer knowledge, skills and experience
• Enthusiastic, team player interested in positive company growth
• Reliable vehicle to get to and from work
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations
• Have cell phone & internet access

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing or Organizational Management is a plus

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to lift and manage packaged items of up to 30 lbs. freehanded and over that threshold using an appropriate lift system or lift truck. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job in the office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud. While performing duties on this job in the filed environment, the employee will be exposed on a regular basis to moving mechanical parts, motor vehicles and traffic.

Exposure while in customer locations cannot be projected. These conditions may vary, and the employee will receive adequate training to recognize and avoid hazards that cannot be described as expected.