Merchandiser - Affinity Group

Description: 

Our Retail Merchandisers are professional ambassadors. They help bring our client’s food to our foodservice retail channels. In this role you will learn about those products, our customers and how we bring them together, achieving sales growth and flawless execution of a merchandising plan. You will do all this in an independent role that requires solid communication skills and self-motivation.

Responsibilities: 

• Travel to retail locations 
• Effectively merchandise our brands products through:
  • Plan-O-Gram execution
  • Shelf space management
  • Promotional, pricing, and new item placement compliance
  • Store visit recaps and follow-ups
  • Develop, support, train, and implement merchandising directives
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the departments staff and store managers.
  • Provide on-going feedback of store level performance
  • Monitor and report competitor activity at store level
  • Manage the effective integration and utilization of Affinity technology systems and platforms
  • Additional duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30lbs to shoulder height unassisted, general lifting of 50lbs
• Floor stock rotations of refrigerated and frozen food items in cooler and freezer cases.
• Inspection and moving of product in cooler and freezer and storage areas
• Reliable transportation for daily visits to store/venue locations
• Must have a smart phone with the ability to take and send pictures
• Basic computer skills, a must

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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