Sales Merchandiser, Home Depot (Baltimore)

WD-40 Company (UK); Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and innovative company is seeking a Sales Merchandiser to enhance sales growth for two of the world's leading brands. This role involves collaborating with retail management to optimize product placement and drive sales through strategic merchandising and promotional opportunities. You will leverage your sales experience and analytical skills to analyze data, build relationships, and ensure that products stand out in the marketplace. Join a team that values purpose-driven individuals and fosters a culture of growth, inclusion, and employee engagement. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance, 80-95% company-paid premium

Dental and vision insurance

401K match

Short-day Fridays

Vacation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and merchandising is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to utilize POS data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maximize product placement and drive sales through effective merchandising.
• Build strong relationships with Home Depot management and staff.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

• Country: United States
• Location: Remote

Overview

Are you passionate about advancing your career in sales and merchandising in a dynamic, hands-on environment? We invite you to join our team as a Sales Merchandiser, where you will play a crucial role in driving sales growth for two of the world’s most recognizable brands, WD-40 and WD-40 Specialist. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Home Depot store management teams to implement company-approved merchandising programs and plan-o-grams. You'll optimize shelf space, secure additional off-shelf display opportunities, and ensure that our family of products truly stand out in the marketplace. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a fast-paced retail setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This role is home based in Washington DC and Baltimore area with travel throughout Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and surrounding areas.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maximize Product Placement: Sell and merchandise all authorized WD-40 Company products by securing incremental off-shelf displays, correcting stock issues, replacing missing product tags, and optimizing in-aisle shelf space to drive sales and meet profitability goals.
• Sales Presentations & Relationship Building: Present insights-led sales presentations to Home Depot field representatives, including store managers and regional merchandising managers, to secure promotional opportunities and build strong in-store relationships. You'll partner closely with store employees to drive reorders and support promotional events.
• Utilize POS Data: Analyze POS data to assess inventory levels and identify sales opportunities. You'll ensure that stores are stocked adequately and take advantage of promotional opportunities to boost sales.
• Support National Account Programs: Collaborate with National Account Managers to execute national Home Depot programs while proactively identifying merchandising improvements to optimize in-store experiences.
• Monitor Competitive Activity: Stay informed about competitive activities, providing timely updates to help the team gain insights into the retail landscape.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain accurate account records, submit timely paperwork, and provide product education where needed. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all merchandising goals and company objectives are met.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Experience: Proven experience in sales and merchandising.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to utilize POS data effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Total Rewards

$60,000 – $72,000 / year base salary plus 10% - 15% profit-sharing contribution to your retirement account. Salary is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

• Medical insurance, 80-95% company-paid premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K match
• Short-day Fridays
• Vacation

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.

Why You Should Apply

• Learning-based culture that supports the growth and development of all tribe members.
• Strong values aligned culture whose #1 strategic driver is to build a business for the future that we will be proud to hand down to the next generation.
• Over 93.3% employee engagement as of January 2022 global employee survey.
• A culture where 93% of the tribe report experiencing a sense of belonging.
• Voted Most Democratic Workplace and certified WorldBlu Freedom Centered Workplace.

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!#WD40TribalLife #PositiveLastingMemories

At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.