What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Associate position at MarketSource, Inc?
Merchandising Associate
MarketSource Inc., an Allegis Group Company, develops and delivers innovative managed sales solutions for enterprise customers. MarketSource provides the unique skills and expertise to integrate brand-centric managed sales programs in the Automotive, Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing industries in Business-to-Business (B2B) and Retail models.
Founded in 1975, MarketSource, Inc. became a subsidiary of Allegis Group, Inc. in 2004. Our Company’s culture centers on our core values: Open Communication, Relationships, Serving Others, and Work Ethic. MarketSource clients rely on the innovative managed sales solutions that our vertical-specific, subject matter experts develop and deliver. Our team members thrive in a welcoming atmosphere of diversity, inclusion, and exemplary corporate practices.
Summary:
As a Merchandising Associate you will be responsible for ensuring that retail store shelves are stocked with products for the accuracy and cleanliness of point of purchase displays. Merchandising associate will be required to visit each assigned store at least once to twice a week and on a as needed basis.
Essential Job Functions:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Ability to engage customers and establish relationships.
· Skilled with tools and able to utilize directions to build out complex displays.
· Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
· Proficient with technology – data gathering and basic computer use.
Job Requirements:
· High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
· Valid US Driver’s License
· Reliable transportation
· Regularly required to stoop, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
MarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following:
San Fran Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 877-883-4575.
MarketSource Inc., an Allegis Group Company, develops and delivers innovative managed sales solutions for enterprise customers. MarketSource provides the unique skills and expertise to integrate brand-centric managed sales programs in the Automotive, Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing industries in Business-to-Business (B2B) and Retail models.
Founded in 1975, MarketSource, Inc. became a subsidiary of Allegis Group, Inc. in 2004. Our Company’s culture centers on our core values: Open Communication, Relationships, Serving Others, and Work Ethic. MarketSource clients rely on the innovative managed sales solutions that our vertical-specific, subject matter experts develop and deliver. Our team members thrive in a welcoming atmosphere of diversity, inclusion, and exemplary corporate practices.
Summary:
As a Merchandising Associate you will be responsible for ensuring that retail store shelves are stocked with products for the accuracy and cleanliness of point of purchase displays. Merchandising associate will be required to visit each assigned store at least once to twice a week and on a as needed basis.
Essential Job Functions:
· Install and place promotional materials as required
· Reorganize displays or product areas based on the needs of the client. This could include the full remodel of a section and / or placing new product and shifting current product to a new home on the shelf.
· Complete call reports detailing completion of the required merchandising event
· Ensure that stores and shelves are stocked with the right types and quantities of products
· Display, arrange/rearrange, price, and rotate products in store
· Maintain store shelves by removing dated or damaged products
· Monitor store inventory based on sales and intake
· Optimize sales volume and profitability by identifying profitable lines and bestsellers
· Make recommendations for promotional strategies using sales and pricing data
· Work and communicate with buyers, suppliers, stores, and distributors
· Responsible for assigned territory of stores within a local area
· Reorganize displays or product areas based on the needs of the client. This could include the full remodel of a section and / or placing new product and shifting current product to a new home on the shelf.
· Complete call reports detailing completion of the required merchandising event
· Ensure that stores and shelves are stocked with the right types and quantities of products
· Display, arrange/rearrange, price, and rotate products in store
· Maintain store shelves by removing dated or damaged products
· Monitor store inventory based on sales and intake
· Optimize sales volume and profitability by identifying profitable lines and bestsellers
· Make recommendations for promotional strategies using sales and pricing data
· Work and communicate with buyers, suppliers, stores, and distributors
· Responsible for assigned territory of stores within a local area
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Ability to engage customers and establish relationships.
· Skilled with tools and able to utilize directions to build out complex displays.
· Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
· Proficient with technology – data gathering and basic computer use.
Job Requirements:
· High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
· Valid US Driver’s License
· Reliable transportation
· Regularly required to stoop, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
MarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- 401(k)/Roth
- Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
San Fran Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 877-883-4575.
