Job Description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Sales Merchandising Rep.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

External Candidate $1,500.00 sign-on bonus

The position is remote based in the Middletown CT area covering Central and Southern and Eastern CT.

A company car will be provided.

The working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with off hours and weekends as needed.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Maintain in-store compliance at stores within the assigned geographical area while monitoring and supplying goods of

service to each customer.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure displays are set to plan-o-grams

• Check and report product voids

• Maintain ad hoc merchandising

• Manage inventory levels minimizing out of stocks and dump

• Execute all sales programs, POP (point of purchase) materials, and work to maximize sales in each store

• Set new stores and perform required resets

• Manage in-store customer fulfillment programs to include scan-based trading and web-based ordering

• Travel to customer store locations as required within a specific geographical area

• Assist with customer service issues or complaints

• Complete pricing surveys as required

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,

but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 2 to 4 years of retail, customer service, or related experience

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills

• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)

• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions

• Able to work with accuracy and detail oriented

• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range 28.50