Retail Merchandiser Project

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Listing Info

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) 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. ASM 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.

Job Purpose

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

Job 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: hangs shelf signs, places coupons on product, etc. as directed by client.

Customer Relations: must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally to ASM management and externally with Customers who will verify work is completed correctly.

Display Building: assembles cardboard displays for promotion of an item as directed by client.

Reporting Administration: will report daily into ASM's web application each day's activities and the work performed.

Job Requirements

Education
High school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent job-related experience

Experience

Previous merchandising experience a plus

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Strong critical thinking skills
Must be able to present information to store management as needed and be able to participate in meetings with other business partners
Must be able to prioritize effectively, work independently or as part of a project team to complete multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to read and understand printed instructions

Tools/Software
Basic computer skills
Ability to access internet and use company software consistent with job duties

Other Requirements

Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate.
Executes verbal and written business communications, in a manner that effectively achieves business objectives, reflects the Company's commitment to integrity, and is in keeping with Company policies (including Code of Business Conduct and Ethics).
Delivers work that meets or exceeds management expectations as to quality, quantity, timeliness and attendance.
Ensures workflow and processes are followed as needed to achieve business objectives and maximum level of operational efficiency
Adheres to Company Policies & Procedures including but not limited to associate policies found on the Company's intranet site and the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Complies with applicable laws
Additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department

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