Merchandiser, NH – Seacoast
Martignetti Companies of New Hampshire
The territory covers the seacoast area of New Hampshire.
Essential Job Functions: Upon the general direction of the General Sales Manager and the direct supervision of the Retail Sales Manager and within established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:
- Assist sales reps in building and filling displays and restocking the shelf
- “Throw Loads” filling the shelves when truck has arrived with weekly order in designated grocery stores
- Install POS on displays and at point of purchase in retail stores
- Assist with annual grocery or NHSLC resets
- Conduct tastings in NHLSC or grocery stores as directed
Secondary Functions:
- Attends company functions, meetings, educational workshops and seminars to enhance own development
- Exercises care in the use and operation of equipment and reference materials
- Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed
- Works to maintain corporate and competitive confidentiality
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish a cooperative, collaborative working environment
- Ability to maintain good communications; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with office staff and the sales force
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations
- Involves the exercise of judgment in the analysis of facts and conditions regarding individual problems or transactions to determine what actions should be taken within the limits of standard practice
- Ability to receive training and guidelines from supervisor on non-routine duties which may not follow standard practices and procedures. Ability to determine actions to be taken, handling all but unusual cases
- Ability to transport self to and from off-site locations
- Physical requirements include ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist; extend hand (s) and arm (s) in any direction; stand for sustained periods of time; move about on foot to accomplish tasks, use upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion; raise objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position; pick, pinch, grasp and apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm; perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, tone, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips
Education/Training/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years business experience
- Excel, Word & other proprietary
Physical Demands and Environment:
- Occasional physical exertion including the regular lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds and the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
- Work requires frequent standing or walking throughout the work day
- Work requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks requiring periods of focused mental and visual concentration
- Work requires travel and exposure to weather conditions while visiting customers, prospects or vendors
- Potential for accidents due to over the road travel including traffic accidents, delivery of goods
Martignetti Companies prides itself on being a company where you can bring your best self to work every day. We strive to be an employer of choice where everyone feels that they belong. We do so by acting on our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and offering a substantial benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan and employee discounts. All are welcome to apply to work for a company that truly believes its employees are its greatest asset!
Martignetti Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Martignetti Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.