SALES MERCHANDISER

Imperial Trading; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sales Merchandiser, where you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and enhancing product visibility. This position involves executing merchandising strategies, collaborating with sales teams, and analyzing data to optimize inventory management. You will be instrumental in fostering customer relationships and ensuring a top-notch shopping experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about sales and merchandising, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a leading food distribution company with over a century of excellence.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and merchandising within the retail sector.
• Strong analytical skills to assess sales data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Execute merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility.
• Collaborate with sales teams to manage inventory and product placement.

Skills

Sales Strategy Execution

Customer Relationship Management

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Merchandising Supplies

Inventory Management Software

Job description

Join to apply for the SALES MERCHANDISER role at Imperial Trading

Imperial Trading Co., LLC is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Sales Merchandiser to join the New Orleans, LA Team! The Sales Merchandiser plays a crucial role in driving sales and enhancing the visibility of our products in the wholesale trade industry. This position is responsible for executing merchandising strategies that align with company goals, ensuring that our merchandise is presented effectively to maximize customer engagement. The Sales Merchandiser will collaborate with sales teams to launch new items and manage inventory levels, ensuring that stock is available and well-displayed. Additionally, this role involves analyzing sales data and forecasting trends to optimize product placement and inventory management. Ultimately, the Sales Merchandiser contributes to the overall success of the company by fostering strong customer relationships and enhancing the shopping experience. We are proud that our Company has been in business for more than 100 years and continues to expand as one of the nation's largest food distributors. It is an exciting time to join the Imperial Team!

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

REGION: New Orleans, LA
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: A Sales Merchandiser proactively executes retail business directives, maintains in-store conditions to standards and resolves issues at store level in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support sales by executing in-store directives and timely communication in the resolution of issues and/or identification of opportunities.
• Must be available to occasionally travel overnight (average 40/50 nights per year).
• Set and reset merchandise in store to match the authorized layout (Plan O Gram) provided by the Store owner/Manager or Merchandising Manager.
• Perform basic merchandising duties including timely updating store order tags, replacing worn pegs, stripping, and channel strips; maintain adequate inventory of merchandising supplies and tools.
• Assemble or breakdown, install and determine proper placement for racks and store fixtures.
• Drive truck, unload and unpack merchandise into the store.
• Maintain proper merchandising and shelf labeling in existing accounts.
• Maximize sales and profit objectives by timely execution of in-store directives.
• Identify potential new customers via regular and timely qualified referrals to the business development team.
• Report needs and changes in the marketplace to Sales Support Manager and Business Development personnel.
• Attend sales support meetings and specified company functions.
• Own/lease a reliable vehicle and maintain company-required level of insurance for executing duties.
• Report to work, meetings, and scheduled business affairs on time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of this job include light physical activity performing somewhat strenuous activities. The employee must regularly stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear, use hands to touch, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions and in wet, humid conditions. The noise level of the work environment is moderate.

Equal Employment Policy:

Imperial Trading Co., LLC’s hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

At-will Employment:

All employees of the Company are at-will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services