Account Merchandiser Jobs

Account Merchandiser (AM)
Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company
Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/
Job Department: Retail
Reports to: Retail Sales Supervisor
Work Schedule: May require additional hours not scheduled; must be flexible
Job Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary/objective
The Account Merchandiser (AM) is a key member of the Retail team responsible for stocking and merchandising beverage products under the Buffalo Rock portfolio.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Essential Functions

• Execute and achieve all account program key objectives.
• Ability to drive to and from customer sites.
• Assist management in reporting competitive activity, achieving sales goals and metrics, and promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• AM is to exhibit through his / her words and actions during all working hours a high level of ethical and moral conduct
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Ensure pallets, trays, damaged product, and returns are prepared for pick up at each account.
• Perform specific activities of the assigned route – This includes but is not limited to the selling in of new products, incremental displays, additional merchandising space, and promotions.
• Communicate daily with ADC / RSS any product shortages, product returns, refused orders, changes to next delivery order, account information changes, or any operational items.
• Notify ADC / RSS of any change to an existing account, including ownership or closure.
• Properly complete all required paperwork to Company Policy and timeline.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, which may include but is not limited to business conduct policies, business ethics policies, legal policies, and delivery and merchandising policies.
• Properly rotate all products in accordance with Buffalo Rock Policy and Procedures.
• Communicate all transshipping activity in accordance with Buffalo Rock policy and procedures.
• Communicate to the ADC and RSS all new accounts in your assigned sales area.
• Will attend all scheduled meetings requiring your presence and / or participation.
• Monitor all assigned accounts for CDA compliance.
• Service all assigned accounts according to Buffalo Rock Standards and based on Franchise Policy for service frequency.
• Achieve required % of Strategic Execution Objectives.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee- partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.

Competencies

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Work environment

• This position is subject to working conditions related to the individual unique working conditions at each account.
• Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, working in rain or snow, all for extended periods.

Physical demands
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
C
Walk
C
Sit
O
Manually Manipulate
C
Grasp
C
Reach Outward
C
Reach Above Shoulder
C
Speak
C
Climb
O
Crawl
O
Squat or Kneel
F
Bend
F
10 lbs. or less
C
11-20 lbs.
C
21-50 lbs.
O
51-100 lbs.
N
Over 100 lbs.
N
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less
C
13-25 lbs.
C
26-40 lbs.
C
41-100 lbs.
C
Required Education And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Preferred
• Must have reliable transportation for business use with required insurance coverage; required to drive personal vehicle for work
• Other Requirements:
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Certifications and Licenses: Must have a valid state driver license, for state of residence, with a good driving record
• Must have smart phone device

Tools and Technology
Tools- Smart Phone, Motus, Timeclock Plus
Knowledge
Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their applications.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Other Duties
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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