Merchandiser / Driver

Department: Merchandising

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Centreport

Reporting To: Branch Manager

Description

The Merchandiser/Driver is a key part of our customer relationship and represents Arctic Beverages. The Merchandiser/Driver meets with the customers and places the merchandise in the display areas following set plan-o-grams, ensuring that the store is properly set according to plan. This role is also required to drive a 5-ton truck to deliver the products to the customer. This role is for our branch in Centreport, MB.

Key Responsibilities

Rotate stock and stock shelves.
Follow plan-o-gram.
Ensure that products are properly faced, printed and identified.
Look for product expiry date and handle accordingly.
Ensure POS material is utilized appropriately.
Ensure promotions, displays, and cross-merchandising initiatives.
Help with store displays as required.
Report discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
Problem solve for any cases of missing documents, and products.
Deliver products to the customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Process returns & credits regularly

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Working experience in Merchandising role preferred.
Ability to Drive a 5 ton truck; training is provided.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, packing and unpacking consumer goods, able to kneel to stock shelves, able to reach and lift to stock shelves.
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand store plan-o-gram and set instructions.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
Have a professional attitude and appearance.
High energy, motivated person with excellent customer service skills.
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
Work is performed in a combination of environments.
This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odours, fumes and oils.