Brand Manager/Merchandiser

We are seeking a full-time Merchandiser to join our team! You will be responsible for planning and assembling commercial displays for brand marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to manage relationships and organize day to visit 7-12 stores per day (depending on location)
• Coordinate with marketing and sales team to determine display merchandise
• Changing schedule for the first month
• Set up and take down marketing displays
• Research ideas for merchandise displays and layouts
• Ensure safe construction and location of displays
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials
• Work with Ops Manager via Slack to assure client's objectives are addressed

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

• Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures;
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships in Whole Foods and other upscale grocery chains to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals;
• Building Trust – interacting with others in a way that gives Whole Foods and other upscale grocery employees confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization;
• Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups;
• Customer Focus – making client and chains' needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with chains (Whole Foods) employees;
• Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences;
• Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations;
• Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
• Safety Awareness – identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards;
• Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period;
• Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in retail or other related fields
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive from store to store
• Deadline and detail-oriented

** Applicants with Instacart experience preferred **

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160 -$165 per day

$50.00/day for travel

$150/month additional travel due to gas price increase

$50.00/month for cell phone allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160.00 - $165.00 per day

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road