Merchandiser- Full Time-Charlotte, NC

Ocean State Job Lot; North Carolina; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to quality and family values as a Full-Time Merchandiser. In this dynamic role, you'll assist with sales and brand awareness while ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll operate deli equipment, maintain product displays, and build strong relationships with customers and store staff. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime. If you're passionate about customer service and have a knack for sales, this is the perfect opportunity to become part of a family-oriented team.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll via Direct Deposit

Monthly Car Allowance

Gas Card Provided

Company Issued Cell Phone

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a deli slicer and maintain marketing displays.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through high-level service.
• Complete reports and manage time effectively across assigned stores.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Creativity

Decision-Making

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Deli Slicer

Job description

1939 was a big year. Gottlieb Dietz met Walter Watson and developed his original German Bratwurst recipe. Four generations and hundreds of recipes later, we still stand by Gottlieb’s unwavering dedication to quality, family, and delicious food. We're rooted in a delicious heritage of secret family recipes that have been perfected over generations. Over the years, we even expanded to a national brand. Despite this growth, the focus on family, quality and integrity has remained Dietz & Watson’s guiding principles. It’s simple, if you're a part of our team, you're a part of the family. We have a great work environment, excellent benefits and unlimited meat and cheese. Come join our family!

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 - $16.00- $18.00 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 have either Real ID or passport for travel
• 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 occasionally
• 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