Account Merchandiser Auburn / Opelika Area

Account Merchandiser (AM)

Organization Name : Buffalo Rock Company

Job Department : Retail

Reports to : Retail Sales Supervisor

Work Schedule : May require additional hours not scheduled; must be flexible

Job Type : Regular

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary / Objective

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Account Merchandiser (AM) is a key member of the Retail team responsible for stocking and merchandising beverage products under the Buffalo Rock portfolio.

Essential Functions

• AM is to exhibit through his / her words and actions during all working hours a high level of ethical and moral conduct.
• Perform specific activities of the assigned route This includes but is not limited to the selling in of new products, incremental displays, additional merchandising space, and promotions.
• Ability to drive to and from customer sites.
• Service all assigned accounts according to Buffalo Rock Standards and based on Franchise Policy for service frequency.
• Develop and maintain positive professional customer relationships.
• Communicate all transshipping activity in accordance with Buffalo Rock policy and procedures.
• Communicate to the ADC and RSS all new accounts in your assigned sales area.
• Notify ADC / RSS of any change to an existing account, including ownership or closure.
• Properly complete all required paperwork to Company Policy and timeline.
• Monitor all assigned accounts for CDA compliance.
• Communicate daily with ADC / RSS any product shortages, product returns, refused orders, changes to next delivery order, account information changes, or any operational items.
• Achieve required % of Strategic Execution Objectives.
• Execute and achieve all account program key objectives.
• Properly rotate all products in accordance with Buffalo Rock Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure pallets, trays, damaged product, and returns are prepared for pick up at each account.
• Assist management in reporting competitive activity, achieving sales goals and metrics, and promoting Buffalo Rock Purpose and Core Values.
• Will attend all scheduled meetings requiring your presence and / or participation.
• Adhere to customer policies for vendors or suppliers, which may include but is not limited to business conduct policies, business ethics policies, legal policies, and delivery and merchandising policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibilities

N / A

Work Environment

This position is subject to working conditions related to the individual unique working conditions at each account. Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, working in rain or snow, all for extended periods.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs / day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs / day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs / day)

Lift / Carry

Push / Pull

Required Education and Experience

Tools and Technology

Tools- Smart Phone, Motus, Timeclock Plus

Knowledge

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment