What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser position at AWG Career Site?
Merchandiser
Location: Sioux Falls, SD / Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN area
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving over 1,100 member companies and over 3,400 locations throughout 31 states from 9 wholesale Divisions. The consolidated run-rate sales for AWG are twelve billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, print and digital marketing services, health and beauty care, general merchandise, pharmaceutical products, specialty foods, and natural and organic products.
Position Summary
Selling Members on New VMC Skus, filling voids with proper shelf placement of all items in VMC's portfolio. Presenting and Selling all VMC Programs and all promotional events. Participate in planning and resetting Member stores as directed.
Position Responsibilities
Supervision and physical duties of all activities related to VMC products at store level.
Help coordinate and implement store resets from start to finish including planograms, floor
plans, and shelf allocation. Assist in training and development of GM/HBC/NOS in-store
personnel. Recommend products, product lines and promotional activities and analyze slow-sellers.
Position Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 5 Years Merchandising Experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with dedication to detail.
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate within a team concept.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation.
- Perform bending, squatting, reaching from floor to 6 ft.
- Walking, standing and able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to operate circular saw and cordless drill.
- Ability to sell. **A background in GM/HBC/NOS is a plus.
- Overnight Travel Required
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
- 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Yearly Holiday Bonus