MERCHANDISER

Company: Alsum Farms & Produce Inc.
Location: Janesville
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

The Merchandiser is involved in supporting the marketing and promotion of food products at various retail locations. This often involves preparing an in-store display to showcase products, communicating on behalf of their employer with clients, fulfilling product orders, and determining the prices of products.Specific Duties:

Meets hours/allocations within guidelines.
Derives high levels of productivity from merchandising staff.
Complies with safety standards while working in the stores, and demands the same of other Alsum employees.
Prepares stores for tours, meetings, and other events required.
Provides excellent customer service to stores and store personnel by exhibiting impeccable professionalism, integrity, and decorum.
Creates an atmosphere of cooperation with stores and store personnel that foster compliance with merchandising standards, planograms, and merchandising programs.
Develops and maintains an intimate understanding of client planograms, merchandising programs, and Alsum standards.
Rotate product as required by the manufacturer for perishable merchandise and for merchandise requiring freshness checks.
Reports to the Retail Sales Manager with appropriate frequency, all valid and pertinent information.

Physical Requirements:
The majority of this job is performed in retail grocery stores. This environment includes but is not limited to store personnel, shoppers, and other merchandising personnel. The temperature will vary from moving product from coolers to the floor (40-75 degrees Fahrenheit). The remaining portion of this position will be spent operating a motor vehicle to multiple retail store locations. Must be aware of, and comply with all customer safety policies, procedures, and rules.
Requirements:

Ability to get results in the marketing of fresh produce commodities in a competitive environment.
Team player that contributes actively toward company goals.
Execution of an operational task at retail should be a passion.
Strong communications skills and analytical ability.
Positive attitude.
Self-starter and motivated.
Understanding of developing relationships with customers.
Client and customer interface.
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to drive during the day and night is required (up to 3-4 hours depending on home-office location.)


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Keywords: Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., Janesville , MERCHANDISER, Hospitality & Tourism , Janesville, Wisconsin