Merchandising Specialist

MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST – JOB DESCRIPTION

Merchandising Specialist Responsibilities:

The Merchandising Specialist has the ultimate responsibility for setting product planograms for grocery, beverage, tobacco and other product sets. In addition, the Merchandising Specialist supports the stores and is a subject matter expert within the category. The Merchandising Specialist thrives on building effective business relationships, has a customer-driven focus and strong follow up skills. The Merchandising Specialist reports directly to the Director of Category Management. 

Merchandising Specialist duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Visit retail stores to maximize awareness and sales of products; sets products according to Company planograms 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail teams including site personnel, District and Regional Managers 
• During site visits, maintain store shelves by removing dated or damaged products
• Communicate recommendations for promotional strategies to Category Manager 
• Ensure that sites are stocked with the right types and quantities of products 
• Display, arrange, price and rotate products at a site 
• Observe customer reaction to special promotions, communicate observations to the Category Manager and remove promotional materials at the end of the promotion cycle 
• Perform competitor analysis to gain insight on competing promotions
• Stay up-to-date with trends in product lines 

Experience/Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree 
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to function effectively as a team member yet work independently
• Able to establish and meet deadlines and quickly develop clear priorities
• Able to communicate in a professional manner when dealing with associates, vendors and Company contacts
• Grocery/retail category management experience

Preferred Skills:

• Retail experience 

Hours:

The Merchandising Specialist is a full time position and works a minimum of 40 hours  

Salary/Income:

The Merchandising Specialist is an exempt, salaried position