MERCHANDISER - CONVENIENT STORES - OHIO
Gummer Wholesale, Inc. (GWI) has an exciting opening for a Full-Time Merchandiser for the State of Ohio. Candidates for this position must have the energy, experience, knowledge, and ability to hit the ground running on day one. We are looking for a hands-on person, to work directly with both our Sales Team and customer stores. GWI is a wholesale distributor to convenient stores in Ohio and West Virginia - and we are growing! This is primarily an Ohio-only, day shift position reporting to the Merchandiser Lead. Gummer Wholesale, Inc. has been a stable family-owned business, headquartered in Heath, OH for over 70 years.
Responsibilities:
- Assist and set up store sets, order appropriate shelving, install racking & pricing systems.
- Maintain contact w/ customers and serve as a GWI liaison.
- Communicate detailed customer concerns to managers immediately.
- Assist in Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves
- Ensure products are fresh and w/in date-code parameters
- Attend to customer needs, concerns, and inquiries as timely as possible
- Ensure Plan-O-Gram, marketing best practices, and WAM compliance in stores
- Identify display opportunities and maximization of display positioning
- Maintain a photo history of of the account: before, during, and after installation. Additional photos for prospecting growth/efficiency
- Ensure products are properly displayed, priced, and identified
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
Skills and Experience:
- Must have a valid driver license, reliable vehicle, clean driving record, and maintain proper vehicle insurance (as required by the State of Ohio)
- Strong and detailed communications skills
- Understanding of store Plan-O-Grams and set instructions
- Ability to operate hand-held inventory control device, calculator, etc.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, and Outlook - tablet provided
- Mathematical skills are required for both on-the-spot calculations and more detailed report calculations.
- High School Diploma, or GED required.
- Previous experience in retail, coordinating and implementing sets, and directing resources a strong plus but not required.
- Training provided.
Additional Details:
- Must be physically able to lift, load/unload, and carry up to 40lbs repetitively on location, and up to 60+lbs occasionally, push/pull up to 60+lbs, and occasionally move dolly loads up to 250lbs.
- Maneuver loaded hand carts over a variety of inclines and surfaces, and around other shelving and isle obstacles
- Stand and walk frequently on-site, while also able to commute for long periods of time from location to location
- Physical ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Ability to handle a wide range of environmental conditions: weather, temperature, lighting, noise, activity, etc. all as determined by the many various customer accounts within the assigned territory
- Some extended hours, weekends, or travel may be required on a limited basis based on customer demands.
Benefits:
- Full Healthcare Package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Retirement plan with company match
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Company Vehicle Provided
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Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Payment frequency:
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road