Full-Time Bakery/Deli Retail Merchandiser (Seattle, WA)

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Job description

Full-Time Bakery/Deli Retail Merchandiser servicing stores in Seattle area.

• MUST HAVE MAJOR GROCERY STORE BAKERY/DELI RETAIL EXPERIENCE

Empire Marketing Strategies is the leading expert in the food brokerage industry and supports the Meat/Seafood, Deli/Bakery, Produce, and Grocery suppliers.

We are seeking a full-time, energetic, hands-on Bakery/Deli Retail Associate.

Job Summary
Retail Activities

• Supports Deli/Bakery suppliers in stores which includes calling on all the stores in assigned territory within the established call frequency
• Sell and service all principal accounts represented by Empire to ensure all authorized items are on shelf and priced and tagged properly
• Rotate product as required by manufacturer for perishable merchandise and for merchandise requiring freshness checks
• Set up displays of manufacturer-client brands while working within the guidelines of customer regulations and manufacturer-client display objectives
• Obtain and maintain 100% distribution of all manufacturer-client products approved.
• Conduct regular checks of store shelf tags to insure continued distribution and reordering of product
• Carry out all previously planned promotion and programs to a successful conclusion
• Supply point-of-sale material to store(s) as required by the manufacturer-client and approved by the retailer
• Apply manufacturer's cents-off coupons and special offers to product as required by the manufacturer and approved by the customer
• Ensure that all retail objectives and shelf standards are met and maintained in assigned territory
• Keep sections set to customer's schematic or stocking plan as is required or beneficial to manufacturer-clients
• Maintain competitive awareness and promptly report all information through proper channels

Administration

• Implement and maintain organization's 'call system'
• Carefully review all sales reports to maintain awareness of progress toward assigned goals
• Sales bulletins
• Call reports with drive objectives
• Maintain all permanent equipment in the best possible condition
• Territory files and company owned office equipment
• Maintain and update all territorial records
• Advise all company customers of information regarding pricing and policy
• Attend and participate in all scheduled company meetings
• Report completely and on time using forms supplied and with the frequency requested
• Exercise expense control within guidelines of Retail Supervisor
• Accountable to the Retail Supervisor for proper interpretation and fulfillment of functions, responsibilities and relationships
• Coordinate activities and cooperate with Operations, under the direction of the Retail Supervisor, in the execution of promotional programs
• Establish and maintain rapport with all store personnel and buying personnel in assigned accounts
• Follow and adhere to company policy and procedures, under the direction of the Retail Supervisor, when working with a manufacturer-client
• Follow proper protocol and procedures when communicating with administrative or office personnel

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and persuasive communication skills
• Ability to be able to operate autonomously, with strong personal drive for results

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• retail/merchandise: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No