Store Merchandiser

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages :

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus Earning Potential

Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

As a Sales Team member, your primary responsibility would be introducing and placing new products with customers, executing organizational initiatives, and driving sales on key items with strategic customers for long-term growth. Whether it is bacon, ham, fresh pork or another product category you will work directly with the customers and cross-functional with everyone from Business Management to our Plant Operations to deliver the service and products to our customers and consumers.

The Store Merchandiser's primary function is to independently merchandise and stock products at various customer sites in accordance with specifications; improve shelf positioning and increase product display space. This position also ensures / maintains all Point-of-Sales materials and utilizes current flavor schematics for all products. Follows established route list, keeps route materials up to date and demonstrates sound safety practices.

Core Responsibilities

Merchandising and retail support for all accounts. Execute store sets; work with warehouses for product placement.

Maintain all Point-of-Sales material.

Ensure all retail stores have the proper Smithfield and Private Label items on the shelves in order to increase product distribution.

Assists with promotions and executing advertising campaigns.

Develop relationships at store, wholesale and manufacturing levels.

Utilize market data (rankings, sales trends, etc) to improve placement and retail support.

Coordinate demos and training, to incorporate product knowledge, merchandising and food safety, as necessary.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and 5+ years relevant experience required.

Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and Sales software.

Planning, organization, and execution skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong decision-making and problem solving skills.

Ability to travel 100% of the time.

Customer service and organizational skills.

Current driver’s license and clean record, required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Salary Range

Relocation Package Available No

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