What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Specialist position at STIHL Inc.?
Purpose:
To assist in the marketing of STIHL products by promoting, selling, and installing the STIHL Concept Store systems.
About Us
As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.
STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Merchandising Specialist to join team STIHL! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team.
Company Benefits Include:
- Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Company provided Life Insurance
- Pension Plan - Fully vested after 5 years
- 401k Plan with employer match
- Vacation, & Sick time with 11 paid holidays
The ideal candidate will live in or around Richmond, VA or Virginia Beach, VA.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinates installation and promotion of new ideas for STIHL merchandise.
- Addresses vendor concerns and issues regarding STIHL merchandise and fixtures.
- Repairs and maintains existing STIHL Concept Stores.
- Assembles, installs, and merchandises other STIHL merchandising fixtures.
- Receives and warehouses STIHL Concept Store fixtures as well as other STIHL merchandising fixtures.
- Organizes warehouse space assigned to STIHL Concept Store fixtures as well as other STIHL merchandising fixtures.
- Pulls and loads or ships any STIHL Concept Store or other merchandising fixture orders.
- Calls on dealers in designated markets to assess inventory needs and fixture needs.
- All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Specifications
- High school degree. Additional college, technical, or formal training a plus.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel 3-4 nights a week or more.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road