About this opportunity
Affinity Group lists this Retail Merchandising Specialist (Food Broker) opportunity in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Affinity Group is the Northeast’s most trusted, innovative, and best in class food sales and marketing agency. Our reputation is built on exceptional execution and results in the retail and foodservice channels.
While we welcome people with industry knowledge, there is no prior industry experience required for this position. If you love food, learning, new challenges and are a people person, we would like to talk to you!
Retail Merchandiser Position Summary:
Our Retail Merchandisers are professional ambassadors. They help bring our client’s food to grocery store shelves. In this role you will learn about those products, our customers and how we bring them together achieving sales growth and flawless execution of a merchandising plan. You will do all this in an independent role that requires solid communication skills and self-motivation; we’ll teach you the rest!
Essential Functions:
Travel to retail locations
Effectively merchandise our brands products through:
Plan-O-Gram execution
Shelf space management
Promotional, pricing, and new item placement compliance
Place weekly orders to keep our products filled and maximize store sales.
Store visit recaps and follow-ups
Develop, support, train, and implement merchandising directives
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the departments staff and store managers.
Provide on-going feedback of store level performance
Monitor and report competitor activity at store level
Manage the effective integration and utilization of Affinity technology systems and platforms
Additional duties as assigned
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Ability to lift 30lbs to shoulder height unassisted
Floor stock rotations of refrigerated and frozen food items in cooler and freezer cases.
Inspection and moving of product in cooler and freezer and storage areas
Reliable transportation for daily visits to store/venue locations
Perks: Monthly auto allowance, gas reimbursement, PTO, flexible schedule, independence in day-to-day work, bonus opportunity.
Compensation- $19-$24 per hour based on experience
Worksite address
Needham Heights, MA, 02301, US
Who can apply
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