Merchandiser
POSITION OVERVIEW
The merchandiser will be an integral member of the field sales team. With a nearby support branch support, this individual will promote our brands and product lines by visiting kitchen and bath (K&B) showrooms, Fabricators, design studios in the designated region. With Corporate support, they would be responsible for the Company's promotional and sales/marketing efforts in the region.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brand Development
- Engage business owners & other key decision makers through friendly, consistent and professional communications
- Qualify and evaluate potential showrooms for UMI displays and marketing efforts
- Identify opportunities for CR to improve the consumer experience in the marketplace Product Knowledge & Education
- Regularly conduct product informational updates, educating our retail sales partners and fabricators about CR and our lines of products.
- During these meaningful visits/discussions obtain a better understanding of their business needs and potential sales opportunities for CR.
- Customer Evaluation and categorization of all customers assigned to your region, using existing sales “intel” report to collect all information CR requires for better serve our clients and improve sales performance.
- Maintain accurate information about the customer, address, email addresses of all members of the clients’ team and updating the information into our Inventory system.
Display maintenance and installation/deliveries and marketing collaterals
- During these meaningful visits, CR expects all displays to be in order, clean and with all samples in place, placing an order when samples are missing from our displays and making sure all of our marketing collateral are in place. Window decals, location cards, catalogs, updated price list when applicable and any other marketing initiative we have in place.
Work environment & Physical demands
- The merchandiser role is an outside field position where 80% of the time will be out on the field visiting customer, driving most of the time and part of your time will be spend internally at your assigned branch, helping customers showing slabs, assembling displays, collecting samples and supporting internal staff under supervision of the local Branch manager or the executive team.
- Merchandisers will be part of the internal staff as needed and will be part of the schedule rotating Saturday.
- Merchandisers should expect to handle heavy lifting, loading and unloading displays up to 50 pounds.
- Merchandisers will support distribution centers in their region
REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- EXCEPTIONAL organization and planning skills
- Energetic and confident in engaging with business owners and staff
- Very strong interpersonal communication skills
- Experience in sales, customer service or other people-oriented fields is preferred
- Ability to occasionally work extended hours on the weekend
- Must be over 21 yrs. of age and have a good driving record.
- We are drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Communication Skills – Verbal Communication, Listening, Negotiation, Persuasion, Writing Skills
- Critical Thinking – Adaptable, Flexible, Problem Solving, Desire to Learn
- Positive Attitude – Cooperation, Courteous, Friendly, Honest, Respectful
- Teamwork – Collaborative, Team Player, Accept Feedback, Customer Service, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills
- Work Ethic – Multi-tasking, Organization, Time management & Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Results Oriented
BENEFITS
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid Basic Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
Employer Paid Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
EEO
At Construction Resources, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. Construction Resources is an equal opportunity employer that aspires to be the best in the business by building an associate experience that celebrates growth, development, and purpose.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position that requires overtime as business needs dictate.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
PRIVACY NOTICE
We value your privacy and want to ensure transparency regarding the collection and processing of your personal data. As part of our recruitment process, we require your explicit consent to collect, store, and process your personal information, including but not limited to your resume, contact details, professional experience, and other relevant data.
This data will be used solely for recruitment and hiring purposes in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection regulations. Your information will be stored securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
By submitting your application, you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data for the purposes stated above. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at recruitment@crhomeusa.com.
Skills
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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (7)
- Preferred First Name optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Website optional
- What date can you start working if you are hired?
- What is your desired salary?
- If you have worked with Construction Resources or one of its affiliate companies, when did you work and at what location?
- If you heard about this opportunity through a company employee, relative, or other source, please provide the name or describe the "other" source.
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- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States and able to provide proper documentation, if hired? (Proof of employment eligibility or immigration status will be required upon employment).
- Will you, now or in the future, require employment sponsorship?
- Will you consent to a mandatory background check, as permitted by applicable law?
- Will you consent to a mandatory controlled substance test?
- Are you available to work full time?
- Are you available to work overtime?
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?
- Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign by an employer
- Are you currently bound by any non-compete agreement or similar restriction that would prevent your ability to work in this position?
- Can you perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Did you attend any college, trade school, secondary education, etc? optional
- Do you hold a valid driver's license?
- Have you ever applied and/or worked for Construction Resources and/or one of its affiliate companies – UMI, Cancos, Bell, Atlanta Glass & Mirror, etc.)? optional
- How did you hear about this position?
- I would like to receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS. Please answer with Yes or No.
- Your personal data will be retained by Construction Resources Company, LLC ("Company") and its affiliated businesses for as long as the Company determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- Have you ever been employed by The Home Depot optional
Written answers (4)
- If you have been discharged from a previous employer, please explain the reason for discharge. optional
- If yes, please provide details of the non-compete agreement, including the terms and duration of the restrictions, and the name of the company enforcing the agreement. optional
- Please tell us about additional education or training: optional
- Summarize below any special skills and qualifications acquired from employment or other experiences that may qualify you to work with our Company. optional