Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Sales Merchandiser Representative. We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with significant growth opportunities! The working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with off hours and weekends as needed.Sign-on bonus for external candidates of $1,500.00. The position is remote and based in the Springfield, MA area, it covers Western MA, CT and occasionally RI. A company car will be provided.General Purpose Maintain in-store compliance at stores within the assigned geographical area while monitoring and supplying goods of service to each customer. Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure displays are set to plan-o-grams.
- Check and report product voids.
- Maintain ad hoc merchandising.
- Manage inventory levels, minimizing out-of-stock and dump.
- Execute all sales programs POP (point of purchase) materials and work to maximize sales in each store.
- Set new stores and perform required resets.
- Manage in-store customer fulfillment programs to include scan-based trading and web-based ordering.
- Travel to customer store locations as required within a specific geographical area.
- Assist with customer service issues or complaints.
- Complete pricing surveys as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management immediately.
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 2 to 4 years of retail, customer service, or related experience.
- Driver License - required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills).
- Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills).
- Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
- Able to work with accuracy and detail-oriented.
- Able to adapt and manage change effectively.
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
An Equal Opportunity Employer