Merchandiser - Sales & Promotional Specialist

Ricky Joy Company; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Birthday day off

Wellness program

Career growth opportunities

Employee referral program

Access to learning platforms

Health & wellness benefits

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

The Ricky Joy Company is seeking a Merchandiser - Sales & Promotional Specialist to drive in-store execution in the NC/SC Charlotte area. You will act as a brand ambassador, ensure compelling product displays, and support sales growth.

Role involves visiting assigned stores, rotating products by expiry dates, applying POP materials, reporting weekly, and collaborating with distributors. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; high school diploma and 1 year of merchandising experience

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required or preferred.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Follow the established route for visits and report information.
• Arrange product displays, rotate by expiration dates, maintain optimal conditions.
• Ensure POP materials are used in stores.
• Evaluate displays and store design impact on sales.
• Maintain relationships with store managers and distributor reps.
• Generate weekly management reports and assist with inventory reviews.
• Support promotions and order generation with distributors.

Skills

Bilingual (English - Spanish)

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Title: Merchandiser - Sales & Promotional Specialist Location: NC/SC; preferred location Charlotte Type of contract: Full-time, w2 or 1095 Salary: $45,000 per year Working hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Our Company

International Trade Imports LLC dba The Ricky Joy Company, founded in 2007, is a family-owned company based in Atlanta, GA. At Ricky Joy we live the passion for creating fun and delicious beverages and food products for kids. We sell our products to more than 3,000 stores, including Walmarts, in more than 30 states of the East Coast and Central Region by partnering with Distributors in those areas. We deliver great products with low or non-direct competitors in the market than allow to both, distributors and retailers, to successfully increase their revenue. Most recently we launched Plis, a new line of coconut lemonades and coconut milk beverages for all the family. Learn more about us at http://www.rickyjoy.com and http://www.drinkplis.com

Position Overview

Ensuring the execution of a strategy to boost the sales of our products in assigned stores and hit the respective goals in developed areas. Taking on the role of brand ambassador in stores, building positive relationships with customers, and ensuring sales stability, exceptional product displays, and product rotation.

Job Details

• Follow the established route for visits and report information.
• Arrange the product appropriately on displays and maintain them in optimal conditions, including product rotation based on expiration dates.
• Ensure the store is covered with POP material.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different product displays and store designs on sales figures.
• Ensure product rotation and monitor the sales performance of the products.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the store manager and distributor sales representatives.
• Supervise the store's storage space to maintain an inventory appropriate to its characteristics.
• Generate a weekly management report.
• Review, monitor, and manage inventory in the store for subsequent order suggestion generation.
• Understand the customer base and comprehend their motivations and purchasing drivers. Review customer feedback to predict sales trends and stock demand.
• Achievement of sales targets.
• Follow up with distributors for order generation and subsequent product delivery to the store.
• Apply promotional discounts in the sale of our products, according to business opportunities, in coordination with the Territorial Management.
• Ensure that the represented stores are driven in their respective categories.
• Research and monitor industry trends and consumer behaviour to anticipate demands and changes in purchasing patterns. Review competitors, including prices, profits, marketing, and other advancements.

Requirements

• Bilingual (English - Spanish)
• High School Diploma
• 1 year of experience in the commercial field.
• 1 year of experience as a merchandiser in the food and beverage industry, preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage).
• 401(k) retirement plan to support your financial future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure (up to 20 days).
• Birthday day off to celebrate your special day.
• Wellness program with special events and social support.
• Career growth opportunities through training and internal mobility.
• Employee referral program with a bonus for successful hires.
• Access to learning platforms (courses in Excel, languages, and tech skills).
• Health & wellness benefits (telemedicine and mental health support).
• Exclusive discounts on education and travel.

Join our team at Ricky Joy for an exciting opportunity in the food and beverage sector! We value excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, celebrating cultural diversity. We are looking for talented professionals who share our passion for excellence and customer service. We hope to have you!