A Merchandiser assists with marketing or promoting merchandise in a retail store. Advises on trends and styles; designs and creates merchandise displays in a store, to generate or improve customer sales. Works with sales associates, merchandise managers and product vendors. Monitors customer preferences and sales data.
Budweiser Sales in Training Flex Rep 7G Distributing, LLC - 3.6 Davenport, IA Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Computer operation Employee relationship building Windows Driver's License Desktop applications Productivity software Full Job Description
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! 7G is hiring for a Sales in Training Flex Rep! No sales experience? No problem, we will train you! We are looking for a dynamic team member who is ready to jump in and learn our portfolio. 7G Distributing is the premier Anheuser-Busch Distributor for Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport and the surrounding areas. Come join the brew crew! Paid-Time Off accrual starting on Day 1! Paid Holidays 401(k) plan with company match Advancement opportunities Uniform allowance and company phone! Mileage Reimbursement FREE health insurance, or Earn an EXTRA $7,400/year if you are covered under a spouse or parents' medical insurance plan
Job Vision:
Ensure that 7G Distributing will drive profitable volume growth, market share, and maintain its position among Suppliers as a leading distributor through implementing effective sales and merchandising strategies. This will in part be accomplished by: Focusing on areas and factors where 7G Distributing must improve in order to win long-term, sustainable market share while the sales team is focused on detailed, tactical execution. Ensuring "best-in-market" DSD service to all accounts through "best-in-class" execution and maintaining superior "partner" relationships with retailers and Suppliers. Serve as a role model for 7G Distributing by establishing mutual respect with management and co-workers. Lead by example to promote teamwork, cooperation and enhanced morale. Operate with candor, integrity and professionalism is all 7G Distributing interfaces.
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to perform all functions of pre-sales, merchandising and special events, Ability to adjust daily schedules to be relief for pre-sales, merchandising, draft or special events, Increase volume and distribution by supplier/brand/sku for assigned accounts as established by 7G, Maintain and/or grow market share for assigned accounts as set forth by 7G as measured in competitive sales reports, Sell new package placements and tap handles as prioritized and directed by monthly sales goal (All 7G brands), Dominate merchandising in all assigned accounts, Prepare and transmit orders consistent with retail needs and 7G goals before the stated order cut-off time, Utilize the handheld order entry and account management computer as a selling tool, ensuring all products are reviewed in order to prevent out of stocks and hot shots, Advise and train retailers and their employees in the proper methods of selling, merchandising and pricing products, always putting the needs of the retailer first, Be aware of competitive trends in the market, adjust selling strategies accordingly to ensure 7G is winning in the marketplace. Communicate competitive trends and intelligence to the Team Leader, Maintain control of retailer inventories to ensure adequate product is available for sale while, minimizing out of stocks, Achieve point of service (POS) execution dominance versus competition, Improve sales of all 7G products by building displays and placing POS materials according to 7G Distributing, Supplier and retailer guidelines, Utilize POS effectively by gaining the #1 position and matching available POS with account type, Ensure that product is rotated per the 7G Distributing rotation policies and procedures, Provide Bulk delivery assistance as required, Maintain a "Fresh" look to POS ensuring all POS is current, clean and in working order, Complete daily merchandising worksheets, examining and disclosing all out-of-stocks, shelf-outs and time spent merchandising accounts, Demonstrate initiative in gaining placement, displays, and reduced prices on promoted brands/packages, Adhere to the Rotation policy, eliminating out of code product, Work as a team with Sales and Delivery personnel,
Required Qualifications:
Computer knowledge that includes Microsoft Windows, Office Suite and Web Based Applications, Driver's license and meet insurability requirements, Reliable vehicle Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds at times regularly.
