Merchandiser Indianapolis

JOB DUTIES:

• Starting hourly wage $18.00 per hour
• Build eye catching displays
• Build and maintain A-B displays and restock/rotate shelves in retail accounts
• Working closely with off-premise sales personnel in grocery and convenience store accounts
• Install and place permanent and paper point of connection materials
• Ensure proper stock rotation in assigned accounts and notify appropriate personnel of potential freshness issues
• Complete and submit on a timely basis administrative paperwork: daily, weekly, monthly reports, point-of-sale booking forms, etc.
• Provide support for sales promotions and special events
• After completing required training, provide relief coverage for sales territories in Sales Reps' absence when necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interact professionally and personally with grocery and convenience store account representatives, employees, managers, and guests
• At assigned accounts, build and stock promotional displays
• At assigned accounts, sell primary and secondary product placement for assigned brands
• Complete and maintain weekly reports and other related documentation
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently and 170 pounds occasionally and push/pull 2,500 pounds occasionally

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently and 170 pounds occasionally and push/pull 2,500 pounds occasionally
• Employee does not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of him/herself or of others
• Ability to be issued and hold an Indiana Salesman's Permit Pursuant to 905 IAC 1-8
• Must be able to constantly maintain a motor vehicle record that is satisfactory to management
• Must be able to constantly maintain a motor vehicle record that meets requirements of company's insurance carriers
• High School Diploma or GED certificate required. 1-2 years of college education preferred
• Prior retail sales / merchandising experience a plus
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong internal and external customer orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Ability to safely operate job-related equipment (hand truck, pallet jack, etc.)
• Ability to hang merchandise and able to fulfill other physical requirements including: Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs overhead), bending, pulling/pushing (Push/pull up to 340 pounds on a two-wheeler)