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Retail Sales Merchandiser
Burlington, VT (USA)
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Post Date: 10/02/09 Company: Advantage Sales and Marketing
Compensation: not given Contact:
Job Type: Part Time (some Full Time positions available in certain locations) Phone:
Education: High School / GED Fax:
Experience: Entry Level Mailing Address:
Travel: Negligible
Reference: 7126-13

Job Description:

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Job Purpose
The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed. This person should also have strong communication skills with the confidence to influence key decision makers at store level. They must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities


Store Call Coverage: must have the ability to manage time and prioritize.
Distribution: will work to meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs.
Customer Relations: must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally with ASM management and externally with all Customers.
Sales and Merchandising: will maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
Shelf Standards and Conditions: will work on the authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards. Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
Territory Management: ability to build rapport with Clients and Customers alike. Must be prepared to field questions and proactively develop plans of action in regards to resolving issues.
Client Audits: ability to prepare for and respond to audits.
Administration/Reporting: will complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Job Requirements


Previous retail experience
Strong self-management skills
Ability to complete daily procedures and responsibilities without direct supervision
Must demonstrate good judgment and show respect for others.
Safety: must have the ability to perform the job safely by demonstrating full awareness of his/her surroundings. Will utilize proper safety techniques and equipment use when necessary. Will be proactive in alerting Management of any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.


Physical Demands

Never
(0% of shift):
Sit, Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants, Work on Unprotected Heights, Operate Mechanical Machinery, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity, Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion Left and Right

Occasionally
(up to 33% of time):
Crawl and/or climb, Stand

Frequently
(33-66%):
Pull, Bend and/or stoop, Kneel, Push, Walk

Continuously
(66-100% of shift):
Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion, Simple Grasping, Up to ten pounds (sedentary level), 11 - 20 lbs. (light level), 20 - 50 lbs. (medium work level)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership? These are our values at ASM. Come learn why "Winning Together" is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

ASM is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform he essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Job Purpose
The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed. This person should also have strong communication skills with the confidence to influence key decision makers at store level. They must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities


Store Call Coverage: must have the ability to manage time and prioritize.
Distribution: will work to meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs.
Customer Relations: must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally with ASM management and externally with all Customers.
Sales and Merchandising: will maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
Shelf Standards and Conditions: will work on the authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards. Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
Territory Management: ability to build rapport with Clients and Customers alike. Must be prepared to field questions and proactively develop plans of action in regards to resolving issues.
Client Audits: ability to prepare for and respond to audits.
Administration/Reporting: will complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Job Requirements


Previous retail experience
Strong self-management skills
Ability to complete daily procedures and responsibilities without direct supervision
Must demonstrate good judgment and show respect for others.
Safety: must have the ability to perform the job safely by demonstrating full awareness of his/her surroundings. Will utilize proper safety techniques and equipment use when necessary. Will be proactive in alerting Management of any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.


Physical Demands

Never
(0% of shift):
Sit, Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants, Work on Unprotected Heights, Operate Mechanical Machinery, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity, Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion Left and Right

Occasionally
(up to 33% of time):
Crawl and/or climb, Stand

Frequently
(33-66%):
Pull, Bend and/or stoop, Kneel, Push, Walk

Continuously
(66-100% of shift):
Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion, Simple Grasping, Up to ten pounds (sedentary level), 11 - 20 lbs. (light level), 20 - 50 lbs. (medium work level)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership? These are our values at ASM. Come learn why "Winning Together" is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

ASM is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform he essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Job Purpose
The Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory to ensure Client standards are met and volume is increased. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed. This person should also have strong communication skills with the confidence to influence key decision makers at store level. They must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities


Store Call Coverage: must have the ability to manage time and prioritize.
Distribution: will work to meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs.
Customer Relations: must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally with ASM management and externally with all Customers.
Sales and Merchandising: will maintain Client objectives by ensuring secondary placements of product(s) are fully stocked, correctly signed, properly faced, and set to schematics.
Shelf Standards and Conditions: will work on the authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards. Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
Territory Management: ability to build rapport with Clients and Customers alike. Must be prepared to field questions and proactively develop plans of action in regards to resolving issues.
Client Audits: ability to prepare for and respond to audits.
Administration/Reporting: will complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Job Requirements


Previous retail experience
Strong self-management skills
Ability to complete daily procedures and responsibilities without direct supervision
Must demonstrate good judgment and show respect for others.
Safety: must have the ability to perform the job safely by demonstrating full awareness of his/her surroundings. Will utilize proper safety techniques and equipment use when necessary. Will be proactive in alerting Management of any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.


Physical Demands

Never
(0% of shift):
Sit, Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants, Work on Unprotected Heights, Operate Mechanical Machinery, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity, Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion Left and Right

Occasionally
(up to 33% of time):
Crawl and/or climb, Stand

Frequently
(33-66%):
Pull, Bend and/or stoop, Kneel, Push, Walk

Continuously
(66-100% of shift):
Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion, Simple Grasping, Up to ten pounds (sedentary level), 11 - 20 lbs. (light level), 20 - 50 lbs. (medium work level)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership? These are our values at ASM. Come learn why "Winning Together" is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

ASM is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform he essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.


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