Experienced Merchandiser – Small Store Athens TN: A Dynamic Opportunity for a Results-Driven Professional

About Us

We are a leading company in the retail industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. Our team is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, learning, and success. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of our customers, employees, and the communities we serve.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Merchandiser to join our team in Athens, TN. As a Merchandiser, you will play a critical role in presenting our products in a way that will attract the attention of consumers at our customer retail locations. This is a dynamic opportunity for a results-driven professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional results and building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises, and rotates products in cold vaults and on the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
• Physically moves product from sales floor to cold vault and displays.
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelve where permitted.
• Rotates product to ensure freshness and visibility.
• Fills and merchandises coolers within outlet as well as any displays on sales floor.
• Organizes and maintains back room cooler by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor.
• Arranges the return of empty shells, damaged, and out-of-date product for driver pick-up.
• Disposes of any cardboard and plastic.
• Fosters business relationships with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Effective communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience in a retail setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers with differing demands and expectations.
• The willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).
• The ability to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision.
• Critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A valid in-state driver's license.
• An excellent driving history.
• Proof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than $50,000 per person/$100,000 accident insurance per occurrence/$50,000 property damage and $500 or less deductible effective from the first day of employment.

Work Environment

The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, starting at $140.00 per day, with opportunities for career advancement and growth. Our benefits package includes:

• 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, and disability.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

We are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. We offer a range of training and development opportunities, including:

• On-the-job training.
• Classroom training.
• Online training and development programs.
• Mentorship programs.

Company Culture

We are a diverse and inclusive company that values and celebrates individual differences. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that fosters growth, learning, and success.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and results-driven professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional results and building strong relationships with customers and colleagues, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today!