SAS Full Time Lead Merchandiser
Company: Retail Odyssey
Location: Warrenton
Posted on: January 5, 2022
Job Description:
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 Sales Representative (RSR) is
responsible for developing and growing sales volume in their
assigned territory through effective fact-based selling and
relationship building with retail account s operations personnel at
store and market (district) level. Essential Job Duties and
Responsibilities Consultative Selling
Developing and leveraging
relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned
stores and marketsDelivering consistent market level contact as per
client standardsEffectively gaining front end and main aisle
presence of client brands. This is accomplished in conjunction and
alignment with store or market personnel so that the primary
merchandising and stocking duties are done by store personnel. This
collaborative relationship is developed on a mutual interest and
business relationship.Achieving Results
Meeting or exceeding POS to plan
goals for assigned stores and marketsDelivering a positive gap
versus Non-DRTGrowing POS for client brands by selling incremental
display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed
locations, executing initiatives as well as maintaining in stock
conditions.Analyze and develop business plans each trimester that
identifies opportunities to grow sales within their territory. This
business plan would include a review of the previous trimester,
analysis of upcoming POS to plan goals, opportunities to close
gaps, an action plan with specific territory goals and time
table.Organizing and Planning
Follow team sales call standards and
effectively orchestrate a call coverage plan that meets the
business needs of client and the retail
customer.Administration/Reporting- complete accurate and timely
paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense
reports, etc.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 Education Level:
(Required)High School Diploma or GED
or equivalent experience(Preferred) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
experience Field of Study/Area of Experience:
Previous retail sales experience
preferredSkills, Knowledge and Abilities
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and
able to handle a fast-paced work environmentExcellent written
communication and verbal communication skillsStrong computer skills
including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access, Outlook, and web-browsersEnvironmental & Physical
Requirements Field / Administrative Requirements Incumbent must be
able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be
performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse
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
50 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).
Associated topics: buyer, display, inventory, merchandise,
purchase, raw material, ship, shipment, store, supply chain
Keywords: Retail Odyssey, Hillsboro , SAS Full Time Lead Merchandiser, Other , Warrenton, Oregon
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