SAS Merchandiser Retail Team Lead

Company: Retail Odyssey
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

The Companyis one of North Americas leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Merchandiser Reset Team LeadMerchandiser Reset Team Lead is responsible for merchandising; resettingthe company manufacturers products at retail accounts to ensure customer and clients expectations are met.Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesReset Activity, Shelf Conditions and Schematics Completion:Be able to implement customer approved schematics/plan-o-grams/MODs with all items tagged and approved by store management.Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing products on shelf.Customer Relations:must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally tocompany management and externally with Customers.Administration/Reporting:will complete (web based) accurate and timely reporting, recaps, timesheets, expense reports, etc.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect ReportsThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reportsIndirect ReportsThis position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reportsTravel and/or Driving Requirements:Travel and Driving is an essential duty and function of this jobTravel up to 20%Minimum QualificationsEducation Level:(Required):High School Diploma or GEDor equivalent experienceField of Study/Area of Experience: Retail, Consumer Package Goods (CPG), or merchandising products at retail accounts within an assigned territory0-2 years of experience in retail merchandising and/or sellingSkills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Previous retail experience
• Strong self-management skills
• Ability to complete daily procedures and responsibilities without direct supervision.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and show respect for others.
• Focused on the general reset of Consumer Package Goods (CPG) at various locations where CPG goods are sold, such as grocery and convenience stores. These positions may be part-time or full-time.
• Responsible for merchandising products at retail accounts within an assigned territory.Environmental & Physical RequirementsField / Reps RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.Additional Information RegardingThe Company Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by ones supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Companyshall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

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