Regional Retail Merchandiser

Summary

Responsible for the merchandising, rotation, and stocking of merchandise in convenience stores and gas stations. Provides sales relief vacation coverage for Sales Representatives which requires ordering for the stores where applicable. Expected weekly mileage: 800 miles.

Essential Functions

• Nurtures a full partnership relationship between SAS and its customers.
• Checks in the orders that have been delivered to the stores for the assigned departments as needed.
• Completes all necessary paperwork, including store documents which must all be sent into headquarters on a weekly basis.
• Maintains plan-o-grams.
• Seek out new business opportunities to grow sales volume and increase profitability.
• Identify new product areas and programs that can be presented for distribution by SAS.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work fluctuate, but should average 40 per week, and days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours listed are general hours and may be altered as needed. Additional hours may be required to fulfill job duties and position expectations.

Travel

Must have ability to travel locally while maintaining necessary account call frequency. Additional travel outside of region will be required occasionally.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of merchandising experience.

S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. is a privately held company that has been in business since 1927. We have a footprint in the Midwest from Michigan to Tennessee and from Missouri to Pennsylvania. We employ over 300 associates in our warehouses and we carry over 12,000 items. These items are picked and packed and then delivered by our drivers to more than 3,000 customers weekly. SAS is a customer focused organization and we believe our warehouse associates add great value by picking orders accurately and timely.

• Daily pay/Cash Advance option
• $385 Monthly car allowance
• $100 Monthly communication allowance
• Mileage reimbursement ($0.22/mile)
• Childcare reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $250/credit hour)
• Veteran friendly employer
• Consistent work
• Paid holidays, paid military leave, paid jury duty
• Full benefit package; affordable health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, company paid short-term disability & life insurance, and Telemedicine options.
• Wellness Program (maximum earning $30/pay period)
• Discounts on groceries and other products (Employee Purchase Program)

Equal Employment Policy

S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• Up to 75% travel

Experience:

• Merchandising: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road