MERCHANDISER

Matesich Distributing Co; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Matesich Distributing Co. seeks a Merchandiser to help develop and implement strategies for displaying and promoting their products. You will visit accounts, build rapport, assemble POCM, and create product displays to enhance in-store visibility.

Responsibilities include shelf resets, price tag updates, opportunity spotting, and event support. Strong communication and a valid driver’s license are required; a PC with basic Office skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and in-person.
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office and email usage.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Visit accounts and develop rapport with the customer.
• Assemble and display supplier-branded POCM.
• Create and build product displays.
• Assist with product shelf resets and rotate products.
• Execute surveys and update records as needed.
• Assist with price changes on POS tags/cards.
• Identify additional merchandising/sales opportunities with accounts and follow up.
• Provide coverage for the Sales Team during vacations and market visits.
• Respond to after-hour customer assistance calls.
• Assist with event planning, delivery and setup of equipment/products.
• Work at events to provide customer support and service.
• Assist with graphics creation for sale banners and signs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

PC

Job description

Description

General Purpose

Increase sales by assisting in the development and implementation of strategies for displaying, publicizing and promoting the products Matesich Distributing Co. distributes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform external merchandising responsibilities

• Visit accounts and develop rapport with the customer
• Assemble and display all supplier-branded Point of Contact Material (POCM)
• Create and build product displays
• Assist with product/shelf resets
• Rotate product in accounts
• Execute assigned surveys
• Assist with price changes on Point of Sale (POS) tags/cards
• Identify other merchandising/sales opportunities with accounts and follow up

Provide assistance and back-up coverage for the Sales Team

• Vacations
• Market visits with Sales Delivery Associates
• Respond to after-hour customer assistance calls

Special Events

• Assist with the planning and coordination of special events
• Assist with the delivery and set-up of equipment and products
• Work at the event to provide customer support and service
• Clean up after the event

Graphics

Assist Sales & Marketing Assistant in creating sale and special event banners, cooler stickers, table tents, signs, etc.

All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and in-person
• Basic PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to utilize e-mail
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, defined as having no more than two (2) moving violations or two (2) accidents or a distracted driving violation in the past three (3) years or no major violations in past 4 years
• Ability to take directions from members of the sales team and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Ability to positively interact with others, both internally and in the market

Responsibility for Public Contact

Daily contact requiring courtesy and professionalism

Tool and Equipment Used

Cordless Drill Power Miter Saw, Hammer Drill, Circular Saw, Staple Gun, Hammer, PC, Eagle Jet Printer, Copier Machine, Phone, Ladder, Motor Vehicle

Physical Demands

Work is performed in a variety of locations both indoors and outdoors with varying temperatures. This position requires sight, hearing, speech, frequent standing and walking, hand and finger dexterity, the ability to climb and work while on a ladder and drive a motor vehicle. It also requires the ability to be able to maneuver up to 170 lbs, with or without the assistance of a wheeler.