MERCHANDISING
REPRESENTATIVE
Merchandising Representative
2141 S Throop St., Chicago, Illinois 60608
(7:00 a.m. Shift)
Job Description
**This is a Monday through Friday position from 7:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. shift. **
Position Summary:
V&V Supremo’s Full-time retail merchandiser position works with our retail customers to maximize market exposure, ensure proper POP/POS and promotional information, and assists with product presentation.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Implement product plan-o-grams at store level based on: sales, trade area and competitive information. On an ongoing basis ensure customers are displaying the product based on V&V plan-o-grams.
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Work together with sales team to obtain additional sales by increasing product allocation space for V&V products.
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Ensure store has proper and updated POP/POS and promotional signage materials in the store.
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Ensure proper inventory rotation and shelf stock conditions at the store level.
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Provide merchandising counseling recommendations to retailer in order to maximize their sales and profit.
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Work off a category product plan-o-gram to stock shelves and merchandise product.
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Monitor V&V Supremo Product’s space allocation.
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Develop with Sales Representative a plan to increase sales opportunities base on merchandising plans or recommendations.
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Ensure V&V store signage is up to date and is placed in the most effective location to have the most impact for the consumer to see.
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Be a key source of competitive information.
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Responsible for complying to all Safe Quality Food (SQF) polices/procedures and requirements for position.
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Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Necessary Skills & Experience:
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Ability to work weekends if necessary.
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Ability to work under minimal supervision.
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Creative individual problem solver.
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Effective time management and ability to plan and schedule your daily activities.
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Ability to lift 20 lbs.
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Merchandising Experience (1 Yr.+).
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Bilingual (English / Spanish).
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Familiar with Mexican Dairy Product Category.
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Grocery Store Merchandising/Operations Knowledge.
Why Should you Apply?
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Competitive Pay
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Growth and Advancement Opportunities
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Sign-on Bonus
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Competitive Benefits (Medical/Dental/401K)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Personal)