Senior Merchandiser

Performance Food Group (New); Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark in Augusta, ME is seeking a Sales Service Representative to support regional sales initiatives and work closely with Sales Representatives. You will execute company programs, maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure effective merchandising in assigned stores.

The role emphasizes accuracy, responsiveness, and professional communication, with a focus on supporting America's food distribution network. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of customer service, merchandising, or sales experience.
• Ability to drive to customer locations with mileage reimbursement.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and insurance.
• Exceptional organization and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Analytical and computer-literate.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed call routine with a ledger of customers.
• Execute company programs on racks, plan-o-grams, ordering, and merchandising.
• Address customer needs promptly by phone or email.
• Find solutions with support.
• Identify and reduce out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensure products are fresh and within date codes.
• Ensure plan-o-gram and marketing best practices in stores.
• Identify display opportunities and maximize positioning.
• Ensure products are properly displayed and priced.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CRM systems

Order management software

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more!


• Growth opportunities in performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Details

• Pay: $24.00 - $27.00/hour Depends on experience


• Car allowance + mileage reimbursement program!


• Cell phone allowance!


• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Position Summary

As a Sales Service Representative, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our strategic sales initiatives in your assigned sales region, collaborating closely with the Sales Representatives in that area. Your responsibilities will encompass tasks focused on executing our company programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies, and providing merchandising and sales support. You will also be responsible for building strong relationships with new and existing customers in the sales region, supporting Sales Representatives in addressing their needs and concerns. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine with a designated ledger of customers.


• Maintenance and execution of our company programs and initiatives (racks, plan-o-grams, ordering, and merchandising activities).


• Attending to customer needs and concerns promptly via phone and/or email


• Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.


• Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.


• Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.


• Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.


• Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.


• Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
  
• Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess

• A strong ability to manage a high volume of customer calls and emails with professionalism and efficiency.


• Proven customer service skills, with a focus on problem-solving and building lasting relationships.


• Comfortable using business applications and computer systems to manage orders, data, and customer records.


• Detail-oriented in supporting sales programs and initiatives while ensuring accuracy.


• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively with the sales team to drive customer satisfaction and growth.

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Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

1-2 years of working experience in a customer service, merchandising or sales position.

Ability to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (mileage and gasoline reimbursement provided).

Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proper valid insurance.

Must be exceptionally organized and able to multi-task

Ability to travel as needed (minimum travel required)

Must be analytical / computer literate

Must have great communication skills

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the \"EEO is the Law\" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.