Weekend Packout

Merchandiser/Weekend Packout

A Merchandiser is a non-exempt position responsible for working with the sales department to execute merchandising standards. A merchandiser provides support to the assigned route, the salesperson and supervisor to increase visibility and drive sales for Adams Beverages. A merchandiser reports daily to a Service Manager or ASM.

Primary Objectives
Sales Functions

Merchandising

Pack Out Off-Premise Accounts

Communication with Store Manager's/Grocery Manager's/Receiver's
Shelf Space and Cooler Management
Maintain, Organize and Clean Back Stock Area
Product Rotation using Product Freshness Codes
Shelf Tag and Price Sign Awareness
Ensure Plan-o-gram is being followed
Report Out of Stocks
Ensure Cardboard and Plastic Are Placed in Recycling Area

Display Building

Build, resupply and merchandise with relevant Point of Sale and Pricing

Installing Point of Connection Materials (P.O.C.M)

Delivering and installing promotional items that draw attention to our product
Examples of P.O.C.M. include neon signs, banners, price signs and inflatable items
Understand P.O.C.M. standards and execution

Assist Salespeople and Sales Supervisors with large deliveries and display builds
Breakage/Repackaging product
Tools Used

Manual pallet jack
U-Boat/Float
Hand truck

Portfolio / Brand and Product Knowledge
Segment/Chain Knowledge

Chain/KAM initiatives and programming ie /cross merchandising
Pricing Knowledge
Review weekly ad sales sheet

Administrative Functions

Communication and Customer Service

Phone, email, text message, face to face communication
Frequent communication with direct line manager, sales team, team members, and account manager's

Education

Continued completion of ABU courses

Solid Understanding of Technology
Encompass Mobile
Microsoft Outlook for company communication
Operations Functions

General, Vehicle & Supermarket Safety Requirements

Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
Follow all policies and procedures pertaining to proper usage of a company vehicle. To include cleanliness, appearance and service intervals

The Merchandiser assumes other responsibilities as assigned by Managers, V. P's, General Manager and ownership. These responsibilities and objectives include but are not limited to:

Attendance Expectations
Quality Image and Appearance
Professionalism, Excellent organizational skills.
Enthusiastic, Team player interested in positive company growth.
Clean, Valid Driver's License
Development of the Merchandiser Position

A Merchandiser with proper development can expect opportunities to move into other roles in the Sales or Operations Departments.

Product knowledge - must understand the entire Portfolio
Encompass training
Continued computer training ABU education programs when necessary
Excellent attendance
Positive recommendations from supervisor and peers
Mastery of all aspects of merchandising position
Merchandising Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years' old
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving history
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
Ability to work effectively with limited immediate direction
Above average oral and written communication skills (Interacts well with internal and external customers)
Average computer knowledge, skills and experience
Enthusiastic, team player interested in positive company growth
Reliable vehicle to get to and from work
Ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations
Have cell phone & internet access
Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
An Associate degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing or Organizational Management is a plus.

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to lift and manage packaged items of up to 30 lbs. freehanded and over that threshold using an appropriate lift system or lift truck. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job in the office environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud. While performing duties on this job in the filed environment, the employee will be exposed on a regular basis to moving mechanical parts, motor vehicles and traffic.

Exposure while in customer locations cannot ne projected. These conditions may vary, and the employee will receive adequate training to recognize and avoid hazards that cannot be described as expected.