Retail Merchandiser

Retail Merchandiser

Retail Merchandiser 

Job Responsibilities:

Produces store sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services.

Determines call schedule by reviewing priorities with supervisor and discussing special instructions, product promotions, new products, and price changes.

Maintains customer relationships by visiting with store managers, department managers, and employees.

Answers questions, responding to special requests, and describes product features.

Maintains store shelves by observing displays of company products, removing damaged or freshness-dated products, tidying store shelves, and providing optimum display of products.

Maintains inventory by restocking shelves with product from inventory, observing inventory levels, prompting store management to reorder when levels appear low, and arranging for return and credit for damaged products.

Completes call report by observing display and pricing of competitors’ products.

Helps field sales representatives with special promotions by setting-up displays at aisle ends, checking daily on special promotions, observing customer reaction to special promotions, forwarding observations to management, and removing promotions at end of special promotion period.

Provides information by reporting growth, expansion, or closing of retail locations in assigned territory.

Maintains quality results by following and enforcing standards.

Enhances merchandising and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills needed:

Product knowledge

Quality focus

Customer focus

Organization

Client relationships

Promotions

Reporting skills

Attention to detail

Territory management

Competitive analysis

Requirements:

High school diploma, CXC, or equivalent required

Minimum 12 months experience in retail or pharmaceutical industry