Retail Sales Merchandiser

The Retail Sales Merchandiser(RSM) is responsible for developing and growing sales volume

for Leading Confectionery Business in their assigned territory through effective fact-based selling and relationship building within Grocery retail account’s operations personnel at store and market (district) level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Develop key relationships with store and district managers.
·Delivers regular visibility and client contact to ensure proper product placement.
·Success is securing front end and main aisles presence of client products.
·You own analyzing business needs to identify growth opportunities.
·Develop sales plans to close gaps and deliver results.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

·Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
·Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
·Strong computer and touch screen tablet skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-browsers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing while maintaining proper hygiene.

Advantage Solutions 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. ASM 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.

Job Purpose
The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed. This person should also have strong communication skills with the confidence to influence key decision makers at store level. They must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities

Store Call Coverage: must have the ability to manage time and prioritize.
Distribution: will work to meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs.
Customer Relations: must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally with AS management and externally with all Customers.
Sales and Merchandising: will maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
Shelf Standards and Conditions: will work on the authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards. Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
Territory Management: ability to build rapport with Clients and Customers alike. Must be prepared to field questions and proactively develop plans of action in regards to resolving issues.
Client Audits: ability to prepare for and respond to audits.
Administration/Reporting: will complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49501