Beverage Merchandising Supervisor Huntsville, AL 35811
Description:
Objective: The Merchandiser Supervisor is responsible for maintaining merchandising standards within a designated geographic area by increasing total supply chain efficiencies for our suppliers and leading a team of front-line employees to merchandise a diverse portfolio of products to key retail accounts.
Accountabilities:
Collaborate with the sales and delivery staff to improve processes and drive productivity while maintaining the highest levels of customer service satisfaction.
Assist with the training of all merchandisers with a focus on correct merchandising techniques, waste elimination, and Company policies and procedures.
Review and analyze daily route plans and work assignments to ensure proper work-load distribution among all employees.
Help prioritize work assignments for merchandisers to meet sales, delivery, and customer demands.
Measure and utilize task data to provide fact-based feedback to retailers and employees when discussing overall performance.
Survey and monitor employee productivity and make recommendations for improvements.
Other projects or duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven ability to manage needs and concerns of multiple stakeholders.
- Selling knowledge with proven ability to create and sell specific promotional programs & key initiatives.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Work with minimal supervision; be a self-starter, team player and have the motivation to learn.
- Ability to repetitively lift, pull, and push 50 lbs.; bend over, reach above head height and kneeling.
- Operate and maneuver a pallet jack.
- A valid driver's license and excellent driving record are required.
- Able to work a flexible schedule if necessary.
- Perferred Experience:
- Knowledge of merchandising and distribution environment and systems along with business development planning experience preferred.
