Merchandiser - PA at A & L Foods Inc – Baltimore, Maryland

**Looking for a Merchandiser for York, Lancaster area**

JOB SUMMARY: This position involves strategic planning and execution of visual merchandising techniques to attract customers and promote products. The Merchandiser will collaborate with store management to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure that displays are well-stocked and organized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies that align with brand standards and seasonal promotions.
• Regularly assess and adjust product displays to ensure they are appealing and effectively showcase merchandise.
• Remove items that are out-of-code or not selling per customer guidelines.
• Organize, rotate and stock shelves during each store visit
• Ensure all authorized items are tagged and in the appropriate location and set to shelf standards
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territories on a regular and frequent basis.
• Collaborate with store management to manage inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock.
• Utilize hand trucks and other equipment to transport and arrange merchandise throughout the store.
• Increase promotional effectiveness through strategic placement of appropriate POS material.
• Monitor sales performance and customer feedback to refine merchandising approaches and enhance the shopping experience.
• Other duties as assigned/needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience Requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent and previous retail/grocery merchandising experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required. Ability to travel frequently throughout assigned territory.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and excellent organization skills
• Ability to operate and maintain vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high-volume environment.

Key Competencies:

Customer Service – Listens and responds effectively to customer questions; resolves customer problems to the customer’s satisfaction; respects all internal and external customers; uses a team approach when dealing with customers.

Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration; maintains a professional appearance and manner.

Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Look for ways to improve work quality; applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently.

Attendance and Punctuality: Arrive at work on time and limit unscheduled absences.

Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Safety Awareness – Follows safety standards and employ proper material handling techniques to avoid injury.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPMENT, AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands listed below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent lifting up to 50-75 pounds or more.
• Frequent bending, crouching and stooping throughout the day.
• Frequent climbing of ladders, reaching into shelving; use of box cutters to open boxes.
• Frequent pushing/pulling of carts, dollies, U-boat platform truck.
• Occasional typing and viewing of a computer screen required.
• Must be able to calmly and effectively work with high stress situations.
• Position may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the day.