ABOUT US: With a dedication to our people and our products, The Honickman Companies® are collectively one of the largest independent beverage employers in the country. Our Pepsi business includes distribution for brands like Pepsi-Cola, Starbucks, Lipton Teas, Gatorade, Evian and more, throughout the 5 Borough's, Long Island, West Chester Co and Pennsauken NJ. If you are excited to work with some of the biggest brands in the world, in the biggest brand market in the world, come see what we have to offer. a passionate, self-motivated, and detail-oriented team player who is committed to the success of our customers. You will focus on growing and developing existing clients, as well as generating new business by identifying, implementing and executing new strategies.
POSITION SUMMARY: To aid the Sales Department in achieving its sales plan and marketing objectives through the effective management of the Bulk Merchandisers.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.
- Manage the Merchandisers Labor Budget.
- Hire, train and develop merchandisers to perform their daily tasks.
- Teach and maintain P.R.E.M.I.E.R merchandising standards to ensure appropriate and complete coverage of store merchandising.
- Perform daily route rides with merchandisers.
- Conduct communication and safety meetings.
- Maintain accurate records, including time and attendance, on all merchandisers.
- Coordinate with Area Sales Manager(s) on weekly ad activity, sales and display plans.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain all Key Accounts reset plans throughout the course of the year.
- Work with sales team to aid in the placement and maintenance of brand equipment and POS.
- Connect with sales team on period priorities and communicate key initiatives and plans to merch team on a consistent basis.
- Verify expense reports for direct reports.
- Leverage VIP technology to maintain accurate daily work and productivity of merchandising staff.
- Perform bi-annual performance evaluations of all merchandisers.
- Provides training, development, coaching, counsel and discipline up to and including termination of employment as necessary.
- Performs other duties as required.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION: - Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D and five years Sales/Marketing experience; OR seven years Sales/Marketing Management experience.
- Must maintain a valid Driver's License.
- Related training or certification.
- Experience working in a team environment.
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES: The following key competencies represent qualities, traits and behaviors that a successful employee will exhibit. This list is not exhaustive, as other qualities, traits and behaviors are also desired.
- Must maintain a valid Driver's License.
- Class A CDL preferred.
- Experience with MS Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Previous experience in a union environment preferred.
- Knowledge of AS400 and Margin Minder preferred.
COMPENSATION RANGE: Potential earning is from
$58,700.00 to $86,900.00 annually The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.
* We do not provide application status due to overwhelming volume. If your skills meet our needs, we will contact you to move forward in the process.* **EOE without regard to race, color, religion, creed, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, marital status, VEVRAA Federal Contractor.** ***If you have a disability and you need an accommodation to apply, please contact the Sr. Director of Talent and Development at 301-###-#### ext. 2975***