Full Time Merchandiser (Stocker)

About the position

The Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in a way that attracts consumer attention at retail locations. This role involves servicing and maintaining multiple bulk accounts by merchandising approved products and packages, ensuring compliance with safe handling techniques and quality guidelines. The position requires effective communication with store management and cross-functional personnel, and it operates within the New Bern, NC area on a 5-day work week schedule.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
• Physically moves the product from the backroom and places it on display.
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelves where permitted.
• Rotates product and fills Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation.
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, and arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch.
• Fosters business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions.

Requirements

• Must have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Merchandisers must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers with different demands and expectations.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Valid instate driver's license.
• Excellent driving history.
• Proof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent driving history.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance