What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser Hattiesburg position at Brown Group Companies?
Job Summary: The Merchandiser will build, merchandise, and maintain all shelf sections and displays to conform to company standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Lives and models BROWN VALUES in everything we do.
- Requires the use of personal vehicle to travel to different customer locations.
- Requires the use of personal cell phone to clock in/out and track mileage.
- Personal miles are tracked and submitted weekly for re-imbursement through our payroll service app.
- Taking appropriate action to maximize sales and profit and reduce stockholding whilst increasing stock turn.
- Monitor and manage the availability of stock on the floor and in the stockroom.
- Build, merchandise, and maintain all shelf sections and displays to conform to company standards and authorized promotions.
- Secure the best possible selling position for our products in each account consistent with the corporate standards.
- Create, develop, and maintain goodwill in every account.
- Honor all business and personal commitments to your customers.
- Call in all customer requests for additional product or service.
- Recommend sufficient product inventory to eliminate out-of-stock situations.
Physical Demands:
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs. continuously and 60 lbs. intermittently
- Able to push and pull a pallet of soft drinks with a pallet jack weighing up to 260 pounds
- Must be able to bend, stoop and climb on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
Work Environment:
- Work in market in grocery stores, convenience stores, and dollar stores including inside walk-in coolers
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to customer locations
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Obtain and keep liability auto insurance on personal vehicle
- Ability to read planograms and instructions