Position:           Merchandiser               
Status:               Full-time, Non-exempt
Department:  Sales
Supervisor:     Sales Team Leader
 
General Purpose
Increase sales by assisting in the development and implementation of strategies for displaying, publicizing and promoting the products Matesich Distributing Co. distributes.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide assistance and back-up coverage for the Sales Team
   • Vacations
   • Market visits with Sales Delivery Associates
   • Respond to after hours customer assistance calls
2. Perform external merchandising responsibilities
   • Visit accounts and develop rapport with the customer
   • Create, build and install billboards
   • Create and build product displays
   • Assist with product/shelf resets
   • Rotate product in accounts
   • Assist with price changes on Point of Sale (POS) tags/cards
   • Identify other merchandising/sales opportunities with accounts and follow up

1. Special Events

• Assist with the planning and coordination of special events
• Assist with the delivery and set-up of equipment and product
• Work at the event to provide customer support and service
• Clean up after the event

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and in person
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to utilize e-mail
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record defined as having 2 points or less on the driving record
• Ability to take direction from members of the sales team and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Ability to positively interact with others, both internally and in the market