Retail Merchandiser

Overview

As a merchandiser, this role helps drive volume and increase visibility of products in accounts and supports the sales teams in merchandising activities.

Compensation : $22 / hr plus miliage.

Hours per week : 8 to 12

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising efforts in customer for all products, general distribution and promotions / programs.
• Develop effective business relationships with assigned customers
• Provide management with specific and current information on competitive activity, market challenges and merchandising opportunities.
• Execute sales driver objectives
• Service and improve the marketability of our products through shelf management, display position and frequency, concept selling and price point management
• Pack out shelves, build and refresh displays, place POS and stock cold box
• Obtain feedback from accounts on effectiveness of consumer programming and report trends to management
• Design and build creative displays to showcase brands
• Coordinate timing of merchandising activities with sales teams and communicate merchandising tactics to customer
• Continual development of industry, channel, and brand knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be able to :

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrate and exhibit high levels of professionalism
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem solving skills
• Perform job duties in an accurate, proficient and timely manner
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Rely on some instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of Liquor Board Regulations, market trends and competition

Required Skills :

• College degree preferred
• Proficient MS Office skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 19 years of age in (or 18 years of age in Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba)
• Must have fully insured, reliable and appropriate transportation

Physical Demands of Job :

• Carrying and lifting 45-65 pounds
• Immediate reaching to perform various duties
• Overhead reaching to perform various duties
• Standing and walking for periods of time to perform various duties
• Squatting or bending to perform various duties as assigned

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