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

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