Merchandiser - West Side

POSITION SUMMARY:

Borden Dairy is seeking a client-focused and results-driven professional to join our team as a Merchandiser. In this dynamic role, you will perform all facets of merchandising including stocking, rotating, and customer service to ensure customer satisfaction. This job will be based on the west side of Cleveland, and down the 71 corridor through Burbank.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calls on assigned accounts to communicate sales promotions and merchandising information to customers.
• Set up plan-o-gram execution including stocking, fronting, facing and rotating of product also rearrange shelving, move product off shelves, pull shelving out of refrigerated doors, clean shelves and re-stock product back on to shelves.
• Ensure that product displays look professional and appealing, ie; merchandise is displayed appropriately with proper signage and favorable shelf placement.
• Reset displays and report any problems / opportunities with products and/or displays.
• Negotiate for additional shelf space and promotional space.
• Conducts store surveys and market analyses in order to better understand and test customer responses to given product and markets.
• Conduct store survey and market analysis to capture condition of display at time of arrival for the purpose of recognizing areas to maximize sales.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Minimum 3 years related merchandising experience in the field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and conscientious.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize/ self-motivate and manage time effectively.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office is required.
• Excel spreadsheet experience required.
• Must be able to work weekends, and varying shifts (days, evenings, nights).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing, pulling, stooping, fine hand manipulation, and kneeling.
• Extensive driving will be required to service the customer base.