Merchandiser Manager - East chez 7G Distributing, LLC

Merchandiser Manager - East

Department:  Market Support

Reports to:  Support Manager

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.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Interview applicants for any open merchandising positions,
• Train all new hires according to the 7G standards established,
• Conduct account checks according to a schedule on all merchandisers each year,
• Prepare and conduct mid-year and annual reviews on all direct reports,
• Have the flexibility to cover open routes when the need arises,
• Merchandise the complete product line, making sure that products are faced and rotated according to the 7G rotation policy,
• Ensure backstock is clean and organized,
• Provide bulk delivery assistance as needed,
• Complete daily merchandising worksheets, examining and disclosing all out-of-stocks, shelf-outs and time spent merchandising accounts,
• Communicate with sales any market opportunities to help improve sales,
• Work as a team with Sales and Delivery personnel,
• Attend and participate in sales meeting as required by management,
• Facilitate merchandiser meetings as needed,
• Adhere to all Iowa ABD regulations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Meets company driver insurability requirements,
• Can stand/walk for long periods of time,
• Can lift up to 50lbs, at times repetitively.