Weekend Packout - Adams Beverages Nc Llc : Job Details

Merchandiser/Weekend PackoutA Merchandiser is a non-exempt position responsible for working with the sales department to execute merchandising standards. A merchandiser provides support to the assigned route, the salesperson and supervisor to increase visibility and drive sales for Adams Beverages. A merchandiser reports daily to a Service Manager or ASM. Primary Objectives

• Sales Functions
  • Merchandising
    • Pack Out Off-Premise Accounts
      • Communication with Store Manager's/Grocery Manager's/Receiver's
      • Shelf Space and Cooler Management
      • Maintain, Organize and Clean Back Stock Area
      • Product Rotation using Product Freshness Codes
      • Shelf Tag and Price Sign Awareness
      • Ensure Plan-o-gram is being followed
      • Report Out of Stocks
      • Ensure Cardboard and Plastic Are Placed in Recycling Area

• Display Building
  • Build, resupply and merchandise with relevant Point of Sale and Pricing

• Installing Point of Connection Materials (P.O.C.M)
  • Delivering and installing promotional items that draw attention to our product
  • Examples of P.O.C.M. include neon signs, banners, price signs and inflatable items
  • Understand P.O.C.M. standards and execution

• Assist Salespeople and Sales Supervisors with large deliveries and display builds
• Breakage/Repackaging product

• Tools Used
  • Manual pallet jack
  • U-Boat/Float
  • Hand truck

• Portfolio / Brand and Product Knowledge

Segment/Chain Knowledge

• Chain/KAM initiatives and programming ie /cross merchandising
• Pricing Knowledge
• Review weekly ad sales sheet

• Administrative Functions
  • Communication and Customer Service
    • Phone, email, text message, face to face communication
    • Frequent communication with direct line manager, sales team, team members, and account manager's
  • Education
    • Continued completion of ABU courses

Solid Understanding of Technology

• Encompass Mobile
• Microsoft Outlook for company communication

• Operations Functions
• General, Vehicle & Supermarket Safety Requirements
  • Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Follow all policies and procedures pertaining to proper usage of a company vehicle. To include cleanliness, appearance and service intervals

The Merchandiser assumes other responsibilities as assigned by Managers, V. P's, General Manager and ownership. These responsibilities and objectives include but are not limited to:

• Attendance Expectations
• Quality Image and Appearance

• Professionalism, Excellent organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, Team player interested in positive company growth.
• Clean, Valid Driver's License

Development of the Merchandiser PositionA Merchandiser with proper development can expect opportunities to move into other roles in the Sales or Operations Departments.

• Product knowledge - must understand the entire Portfolio
• Encompass training
• Continued computer training ABU education programs when necessary
• Excellent attendance
• Positive recommendations from supervisor and peers
• Mastery of all aspects of merchandising position

Merchandising Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years' old
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving history
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to work effectively with limited immediate direction
• Above average oral and written communication skills (Interacts well with internal and external customers)
• Average computer knowledge, skills and experience
• Enthusiastic, team player interested in positive company growth
• Reliable vehicle to get to and from work
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations
• Have cell phone & internet access

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• An Associate degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing or Organizational Management is a plus.

Physical DemandsThese physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to lift and manage packaged items of up to 30 lbs. freehanded and over that threshold using an appropriate lift system or lift truck. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.While performing the duties of this job in the office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud. While performing duties on this job in the filed environment, the employee will be exposed on a regular basis to moving mechanical parts, motor vehicles and traffic.Exposure while in customer locations cannot ne projected. These conditions may vary, and the employee will receive adequate training to recognize and avoid hazards that cannot be described as expected.