FT MERCHANDISER

POSITION: MERCHANDISER

OVERVIEW: Market and merchandise all distributed products within an assigned territory, servicing specific accounts on a regular basis. This position reports directly to the merchandising supervisor and the Delivery and Service Manager.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Assume all specific job responsibilities related to the Merchandising Position, including but not limited to:
- Ensure proper rotation of product in a timely manner with the color code system and close code communication forms including stocking, merchandising, facing, etc. of all products in the market 
- Assembly and disassembly of product displays in retail accounts
- Merchandising of products creatively and effectively to improve shelf and display positions 
- Maintain back room and back stock in neat and orderly condition 
- Utilization of mandated Merchandising Mobility Application, consistently and accurately, to gauge time spent servicing all accounts on a daily basis 
- Knowledge of all pricing, promotions and company goals 
- Manage time effectively to route daily work needs, while following bulk delivery and scheduled route sequence
- Submit completed and signed activity reports (pull sheets) to supervisor as required 
- Communicate to management all changes and occurrences in the market including competitive activity
- Dominate the market with permanent and paper point of sale 
- Maintain package integrity and quality standards in the marketplace
- Responsible for the adherence to company standards, guidelines, policy and procedures 
- Improve and build customer relationships at the retail level
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Oversees and maintains company equipment
- Comply with all Federal, State and Local traffic regulations
- Any other tasks as requested by management

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical ability to complete all job tasks-repetitive lifting, bending, pulling and pushing, the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. continuously, overhead 
- Willingness to work until the entire job is completed, including working in adverse weather conditions 
- Complete any and all training as required for the position including safety training 
- Read and understand Suncoast Beverage Sales’ Policy Manuals
- Utilization of personal vehicle for business purposes required as a condition of employment—vehicle must adhere to company image and safety standards
- Maintain insurability requirements as determined by Suncoast Beverage Sales
- Adherence to all drug free workplace standards and requirements 
- Strong communicative skills 
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic 
- Ability to present yourself in a professional manner at all times