Merchandiser - CDI

Connecticut Distributors Inc.; Stratford (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Distributors Inc. is seeking a Merchandiser to work with sales and marketing to manage the inventory and merchandising of supplier products. Responsibilities include organizing displays, processing orders, and maintaining supplier inventory. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and a High School diploma.

Join our team to help drive sales by executing installations and resets while ensuring compliance with operational procedures. This full-time position is based in various locations across Texas.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to hold a Solicitor's Permit where required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supplier POS and merchandising inventory.
• Installs and builds displays by coordinating with customers.
• Maximizes pull-through of products by stocking shelves.
• Executes resets for merchandising displays.
• Processes orders by communicating necessary paperwork.
• Maintains customer confidence by keeping information confidential.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Merchandiser works with the sales and marketing departments to service and merchandise a defined account universe based on house and supplier marketing guidelines. Primary location: Hartford, Newington, Avon. Time Type: Full time. Remote Type: Job Family Group.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supplier POS and merchandising inventory by managing inventory status and organizing merchandise.
• Installs and builds displays by working with customers and sales management to coordinate timing and location.
• Maximizes pull-through of products by stocking shelves and displays (where legally permissible).
• Executes resets (cold box, shelf, back bar) by coordinating timing and specifics of plan with customers and sales management.
• Processes orders to draft department by communicating and filing necessary paperwork relevant to the account.
• Manages all administrative functions applicable to POS, including POS requests, pickups and deliveries by filing all necessary paperwork.
• Maintains pitch book by photographing all display, shelf, back bar, window display, lobby display, and cold box work.
• Participates in general sales meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct supervisor by preparing necessary recaps and understanding company priorities.
• Assists in preparation for meetings and events by working with applicable departments to identify merchandising requirements, pulling the POS and installing the merchandising materials as necessary.
• Completes all necessary training programs by attending, participating, and passing all required tests as defined by management (e.g., Sales Trainings).
• Maintains professional and industry knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to hold a Solicitor’s Permit where required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Results-oriented professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, discretion, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described include regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; stand, walk, sit, climb or balance; and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

CDI is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.