Merchandiser

The Honickman Companies; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Dry, a member of the Honickman Companies, is seeking a dependable Merchandiser to join our team at the Springfield, VA facility. The role focuses on merchandising and servicing assigned accounts to support sales goals.

You will build displays, rotate stock, call on accounts as scheduled, and maintain strong relationships. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license and a personal vehicle, plus at least two years in merchandising or sales.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of high school diploma or GED.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have personal vehicle.
• Two years merchandising/sales and/or customer contact experience.
• MS Office including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise and service assigned accounts to support sales goals.
• Build, merchandise and maintain all secondary and promotional displays.
• Merchandise and fill all coolers, vendors and racks to standard on every visit.
• Call on each account as scheduled.
• Create and maintain a strong rapport in every account.
• Manage, rotate and maintain back-stock where applicable.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Follow all company and customer safety guidelines and policies.

Skills

Merchandising

Customer service

Sales experience

MS Office

Excel

Word

Valid driver’s license

Personal vehicle

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment (phone, fax, copier, calculator)

Job description

Canada Dry, a member of the Honickman Companies, has an exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join our team at our Springfield, VA facility. A leader in the beverage industry, we are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player who is committed to the success of our customers. As an integral part of the team, you will contribute to sales goals by merchandising and servicing assigned accounts.

Position Summary

To contribute to areas sales objectives by merchandising, servicing, accounts assigned to you as well as successfully completing other related duties. We offer a competitive pay of $19.20 per hour with opportunity for overtime and holiday premium pay.

Representative Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.

• Clean Shelving rotate products and verify correct shelf prices.
• Build, merchandise and maintain all secondary and promotional displays to conform to company standards.
• Merchandise and fill all coolers, vendors and rack to standard on every visit (if applicable).
• Call on each account as scheduled.
• Create, develop and maintain a strong rapport in every account.
• Manage, rotate and maintain back-stock where applicable.
• Collect and organize damaged product into designated area.
• Call in all customer requests to your immediate supervisor.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and be an active participant.
• Attend all training sessions.
• Follow all company and customer safety guidelines and policies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Certification

• Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have personal vehicle.
• Two years merchandising/sales and/or customer contact experience.
• Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier and calculator.
• MS Office including Word and Excel.

Environmental/Atmospheric Working Conditions

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

• Office environment.
• Travel to and from customer accounts (Interior/Exterior working conditions).

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry:
  • 12lbs or less Frequently
  • 13-25lbs Frequently
  • 26-40lbs Frequently
  • 41-100lbs Occasionally
• Push/Pull:
  • 12lbs or less Frequently
  • 13-25lbs Frequently
  • 26-40lbs Frequently
  • 41-100lbs Frequently
• Other:
  • Bend Frequently
  • Squat/Kneel Frequently
  • Twist/Turn Frequently
  • Climb Occasionally
  • Crawl Occasionally
  • Reach above Shoulder Frequently
  • Reach Outward Frequently
  • Stand/Walk Frequently
  • Sit Frequently
  • Drive Auto/Stand Frequently
  • Type/Keypunch Occasionally

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.