Organize, rotate and stock shelves during each store visit. Ensure all authorized items are tagged and in the appropriate location and set to shelf standards. Remove items that are out-of-code or not selling per customer guidelines. Write customer orders using barcode scanner with Mobi software on mobile tablet. Work with store management to secure promotional space. Build displays and create themes to increase sales volume and support holiday/ special promotions. Increase promotional effectiven... more details
A&L Foods has an immediate need for a part-time Sales Representative/Merchandiser in the Columbus, OH area. In this role you are responsible for providing superior in-store customer service and for merchandising specialty foods at large retail grocery stores. Be the driver behind continuous sales growth within specified region/customers.
Reporting to the Sales Manager/Supervisor, the pay range is $20 to $25 per hour depending on level of experience.
What You Will Be Doing:
Organize, rotate and stock shelves during each store visit. Ensure all authorized items are tagged and in the appropriate location and set to shelf standards.
Remove items that are out-of-code or not selling per customer guidelines.
Write customer orders using barcode scanner with Mobi software on mobile tablet.
Work with store management to secure promotional space. Build displays and create themes to increase sales volume and support holiday/ special promotions.
Increase promotional effectiveness through strategic placement of appropriate POS material.
Develop strong relationships with key personnel at both customers' store and regional levels. Investigate and resolve customer questions or complaints and provide courteous customer service.
Maintain proficient product knowledge. Ability to travel throughout assigned territory on a regular and frequent basis. Other duties as needed/assigned.
Ability to communicate professionally with customer and their shoppers.
Supervision and scheduling of part-time and/or seasonal merchandising staff as needed.
What You Need:
High school diploma or equivalent and previous retail/grocery merchandising experience.
Valid driver's license and insurance required. Reliable transportation and ability to travel frequently throughout assigned territory.
Flexibility to meet the needs of the customer; position may work variable hours.
Knowledge of proper product handling and ability to lift 50-75 pounds. Frequent stooping, bending, standing and kneeling.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Superior customer service and interpersonal skills required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and excellent organization skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high volume environment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Why join A&L Foods? In business since 1938, A&L Foods remains one of the last local family owned and operated food distribution companies in the country. We are a unique specialty food distributor servicing national and regional chain stores, large institutional accounts, independent grocers, specialty/ gourmet stores, delis, restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals and schools. Now in our third generation, A&L Foods remains committed to our customers. If you want to join a growing team with the opportunity for long-term personal and career success, apply today!
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