Merchandiser

Company: Advantage Solutions
Location: Bronx
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

**Summary**

**Full Time Retail Project Merchandiser_YM**

At the Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! Our Full Time Project Merchandiser jobis looking for merchandisers tocraft merchandising displays at retail locations within assigned territories. This position is responsible for calling in for project work for merchandising products and maintaining strong relationships with in-store management.The ideal candidate hasgreat attention to detail and knowledge of merchandising tasks including resets, tagging, building displays, cleaning, facing, rotating stock, etc.

Things to consider:

+ You will be part of a regional team and be assigned a territory servicing multiple locations; access to reliable transportation within your territory is critical

+ Heavy travel of up to 100+ miles at a time

+ Day and Night Shifts available

+ Competitive pay rates

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people and earning competitive pay! APPLY NOW!!

**What We Offer:**

+ Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

+ Paid travel and a daily meal stipend

+ 401(K) with company match

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Paid training and ongoing career development

+ Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of work

+ Mileage reimbursement

**What You'll Do:**

+ Implement schematics/Plan-O-Grams/MODs with all items tagged and approved by store management

+ Reset Activity, Shelf Conditions and Schematics Completion

+ Engage in considerable physical activity, lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and work in colder than normal conditions i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections

+ Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating and placing products on shelf

+ Administration/Reporting: complete accurate and timely reporting, recaps, timesheets, expense reports, etc.(web based)

**Qualifications:**

+ High School Diploma

+ Previous retail and/or merchandising experience (preferred)

+ Knowledge of adult beverage industry (preferred)

+ Able to travel 100+ miles at a time

+ Exercise sound judgment, work independently and prioritize with minimal supervision

+ Ability to communicate effectively both internally to the Company management and externally with Customers

+ Knowledge of proper safety practices when handling products, tools

+ Daily access to a PC computer or smartphone with internet/email access

+ Own reliable transportation to the jobsite

**Responsibilities**

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

**Position Summary**

The Retail Project Merchandiser is responsible for calling in for project work for merchandising products at retail accounts within an assigned territory.

**Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities**

**New Items**

+ Will work on the achievement of business objectives through placement of new items at all assigned stores

**Distribution Audits**

+ Will work to meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs and ensuring signage are in place

**Reset Activity and Schematics Completion**

+ Must be able to maintain schematic standards by ensuring all authorized items are in distribution and set to shelf standards

+ Must be able to maintain schematic integrity through consistent communication with Retail Supervisor and other retail personnel

**POS Placement**

+ Hang shelf signs, place coupons on product, etc. as directed by client

**Customer Relations**

+ Must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally to management and externally with Customers who will verify work is completed correctly

**Display Building**

+ Assemble cardboard displays for promotion of an item as directed by client

**Reporting Administration**

+ Will report daily into the company's web application each day's activities and the work performed

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

**Travel and/or Driving Requirements**

+ Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is an essential duty or function of this job.

**Minimum Qualifications** _The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job_

Education Level: **(Required):** High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

**(Preferred):** Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Merchandising

+ Previous merchandising experience a plus

**Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**

+ Analytical and research Skills

+ Strong written communication and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to make oral presentations

+ Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment

+ Strong prioritization skills

+ Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

+ Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

+ Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

+ Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage

**Environmental & Physical Requirements**

**Field / Reps Requirements**

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.

**Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions**

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

**Important Information**

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

**Job Locations** _US-NY-Bronx_

**Primary Posting Location : City** _Bronx_

**Primary Posting Location : State/Province** _NY_

**Postal Code** _10453_

**Primary Posting Location : Country** _US_

**Requisition ID** _2021-321526_

**Position Type** _Full Time_

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