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
Retail Project Merchandisers (RP), will be part of an on-call team. There is no guarantee of work hours and project and hours may vary. The RP is responsible for calling in for project work for merchandising products at retail accounts within an assigned territory.

Job Responsibilities

Distribution audits: will work to meet Client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on existing SKUs and ensuring signage is in place.
New Items: will work on the achievement of business objectives through placement of new items at all assigned stores.
Reset Activity and Schematics Completion: must be able to maintain schematic standards by ensuring all authorized items are in distribution and set to shelf standards. Must be able to maintain schematic integrity through consistent communication with Retail Supervisor and other retail personnel.
Display Building: assembles cardboard displays for promotion of an item as directed by client.
POS Placement: hangs shelf signs, places coupons on product, etc as directed by client.
Customer Relations: must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally to ASM management and externally with Customers who will verify work is completed correctly
Reporting Administration: will report daily into ASM's web application each day's activities and the work performed

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Strong critical thinking skills
Must be able to present information to store management as needed and be able to participate in meetings with other business partners
Must be able to prioritize effectively, work independently or as part of a project team to complete multiple tasks concurrently
Basic Computer Skills

Physical Demands

Never
(0% of shift): Lifting and/or Carrying 52 - 74 lbs. (heavy work) 75 - 100 lbs. (heavy work), Operate Mechanical Machinery.

Occasionally
(up to 33% of time): Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants, Crawl and/or climb, Kneel, Push, Pull, Work on Unprotected Heights, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity, Bend and/or stoop, Lifting and/or Carrying 20 - 50 lbs. (medium work level).

Frequently
(33-66%): Lifting and/or Carrying Up to ten pounds (sedentary level) 11 - 20 lbs. (light level)
Stand, Walk, Use Feet and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion, Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion, Sit

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.