Merchandiser/Route Relief - Sacramento, CA

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Description:
Position Description: Merchandiser/Route Relief
Location: Sacramento, CA
Reports To: Zone Sales Manager
Job ID: SAC-2009-2064

Job Purpose Statement:

The Merchandiser/Route Sales Releifprovides world class Direct Store Service (DSS) to our customers, through order writing, merchandising, brand representation, and customer service fact-based selling capabilities that result in sales and profit growth. Merchandiser 75%/Route Relief 25%.

BASIC Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High School Diploma / GED equivalent.
Class “B” CDL meeting DOT requirements, Class B Permit
2 or more years experience in a business environment.
Successful completion of post offer background checks, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle report.
Ability to use computer ordering equipment and have basic math skills.
Ability to work early morning/late night hours.
Willing to work over 40 hours when required.
Willing to work any day of the week, weekends and Holidays.
Ability to work regularly in cold environment (-20 F).
Ability for frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting required (up to 50 lbs).
Ability to push and/or pull up to 2,000 lbs. using a pallet jack.
Ability to work safely.
Read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

Provide world class DSS customer service to include delivery, order writing and merchandising.
Develop business growth and customer relationships with owners, buyers, district managers.
Achieve distribution penetration targets on new item execution and improved product placements.
Call on, and execute new accounts within our markets.
Achievement of route growth targets through effective selling and merchandising.
Achieve market share growth of brand portfolio.
Plan and maintain effective inventory levels to meet both the customer and truck needs.
Participate in customer resets as market growth dictates.
Maintain safe work environments within Dreyer’s/Edy’s guidelines.

Behavioral Attributes:

Initiative: Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
Energy: Maintains high activity / productivity level. Operates with vigor, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time.
Stress Tolerance: Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity).
Detail: Strives to understand the details. Balances, analyzes and takes appropriate action
Communication - presents ideas effectively, actively listens, and works across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and store personnel.
Able to work in the Grooves culture and the “I” can make a Difference philosophy.
Team Work: Can work in group or alone; oriented towards the good of the whole.
Manage job professionally and with a high level of organization

This description should not be construed to contain every function, responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions assigned.

EOE/M/F/D/V
Dreyer’s and Edy’s Grand Ice Cream is an equal opportunity employer and is looking for Diversity in candidates in employment.

All qualified candidates must express interest by applying and submitting an employment application on-line at dreyersjobs.com

Deadline for applications is 10/17/09.

Requirements:
See above

Education: High School

Experience: At Least 1 Year

Travel: None

Apply by eMail:15301000.185@jobfrenzy1.com

Job Created: Sun Oct 04 2009 04:27:02 AM
Last Modified: Sun Oct 04 2009 04:27:02 AM