- Merchandiser

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Merchandiser for a contract opportunity in Lewiston, ME.SUMMARY:
The primary role of the Merchandiser is to effectively service all customers in a safe, productive and professional manner by ensuring proper level of stock is maintained, displayed and rotated correctly at all large & small formatted "off premise" stores. Assist in some sales support by growing rapport with customers and upselling into an account when possible.RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensure products are properly rotated and maintained in accordance with product rotation standards thereby minimizing Out Of Code and Damaged Product concerns
· Ensure that all equipment is clean, in good working order, and presented in a premium manner
· Maintain records required for compliance with internal policy, State and Federal regulations including driver logs, records of fuel purchase, mileage records, trainings and other records required by law
· Execute and adhere to merchandising processes and routines
· Evaluate all competitors' activities such as new launches and price reductions and communicate with Merchandising Manager or other members of sales team
· Build, protect, and grow the product portfolio
· Notify appropriate Account Sales Manager for pick up and / or exchange of any dented, damaged, or out of code product, as well as any out of stock items, and Quality Point of Distribution (QPOD) opportunities.
· Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with retail managers of accounts.
· Collaborate with sales team members in executing new programs and selling in large displays
· Work collaboratively across the organization and share best practices
· Lead by example and adhere to Company standards & Values
· Professional representation of the company and brand through responsible driving and in market presencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. · Employee frequently is required to walk and sit. · Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. · Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as needed. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. · Exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions · Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate · Forklift and commercial vehicle operations REQUIREMENTS:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including being able to present / roll play in a group setting, selling to customers, customer service interactions · Strong mathematical skills · Strong technical skills with smartphone technology · Strong observatory and analytical skills in assessing product inventory · Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by an ability to set and handle multiple priorities · Exceptional time management skills and punctuality · Fluent in English · Must have a valid Drivers' License with clean record · Reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes with at least the minimum insurance coverage necessaryDESIRED REQUIREMENTS:
· Prior merchandising experience preferred · Additional language skills an advantageEDUCATION:
Accredited High School Diploma or GED,SHIFT:
Part-Time
Saturday-Tuesday 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM