Merchandiser – Paso Robles, CA

SALES MERCHANDISER

The Dietz & Watson Sales Merchandisers’ main job function is to optimize sales and create brand awareness in a retail deli setting. A Sales Merchandiser should have the knowledge of our products as it relates to the industry.

The responsibilities of a Dietz & Watson Merchandiser are listed below but not limited to:

• Consistently provide coverage to all stores within assigned territory based on store ranking
• Make regular store visits documenting all concerns/problems (i.e. shortages, equipment  problems, ordering issues, etc.) and addressing these concerns in a timely manner
• Build and maintain customer relationships by displaying high-level customer service techniques to   deli managers, employees, and store customers
• Possess the knowledge and ability to both create and market Dietz & Watson programs
• Training of all new store deli hires on the merits of Dietz & Watson and refresh training and best practices when  needed
• Communicate any information deemed necessary to Merchandiser Manager (i.e. grand openings, store closing, etc.)
• Communicate D&W product knowledge and understand industry competition
• Get to know customer base and understand motivation and sales drivers
• Safely operate a deli slicer
• Set up deli cases and appropriately rotate deli product
• Assemble necessary equipment to use in the setting of cases
• Build and maintain marketing displays using Dietz & Watson Point of Sale (POS)
• Check date codes and out-of-stocks
• Needs to be a self-starter, work in a team environment and or with little or no supervision
• Complete all reports as necessary including store surveys
• Utilizing the monthly sales reports to achieve 100% distribution
• Monitor and explore opportunities for sales growth w/Merchandiser Manager
• Work with management to gage/forecast product ordering needs/inventory levels
• Understand and execute schematics/planograms
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Perform special projects outside of assigned territory