Store Merchandiser - Smithfield Foods : Job Details

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus Earning Potential

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

*Program eligibilities apply

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In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

The Store Merchandiser's primary function is to independently merchandise and stock products at various customer sites in accordance with specifications; improve shelf positioning and increase product display space. This position also ensures/maintains all Point-of-Sales materials and utilizes current flavor schematics for all products. Follows established route list, keeps route materials up to date and demonstrates sound safety practices.

• Merchandising and retail support for all accounts. Execute store sets; work with warehouses for product placement.

• Maintain all Point-of-Sales material.

• Ensure all retail stores have the proper Smithfield and Private Label items on the shelves in order to increase product distribution.

• Assists with promotions and executing advertising campaigns.

• Develop relationships at store, wholesale and manufacturing levels.

• Utilize market data (rankings, sales trends, etc) to improve placement and retail support.

• Coordinate demos and training, to incorporate product knowledge, merchandising and food safety, as necessary.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma and 5+ years relevant experience required.

• Bachelor's degree, preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and Sales software.

• Planning, organization, and execution skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong decision-making and problem solving skills.

• Ability to travel 100% of the time.

• Customer service and organizational skills.

• Current driver's license and clean record, required.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-###-####.