Sales Merchandising Rep

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Sales Merchandising Rep.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

External Candidate ~$1,500.00 sign-on bonus

The position is remote based in the Waterbury CT area covering Western and Southwestern CT.

A company car will be provided

The working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with off hours and weekends as needed.

GENERAL PURPOSE
Maintain in-store compliance at stores within the assigned geographical area while monitoring and supplying goods of
service to each customer.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure displays are set to plan-o-grams
* Check and report product voids
* Maintain ad hoc merchandising
* Manage inventory levels minimizing out of stocks and dump
* Execute all sales programs, POP (point of purchase) materials, and work to maximize sales in each store
* Set new stores and perform required resets
* Manage in-store customer fulfillment programs to include scan-based trading and web-based ordering
* Travel to customer store locations as required within a specific geographical area
* Assist with customer service issues or complaints
* Complete pricing surveys as required
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
* The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,
but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred
* 2 to 4 years of retail, customer service, or related experience
* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Excellent customer service skills
* Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
* Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
* Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
* Able to work with accuracy and detail oriented
* Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
* Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
* Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer