Merchandising Specialist *

The Merchandising Specialist is responsible for representing Capital, effectively working in teams or individually to perform resets and other work including, but not limited to, reading and implementation of plan-o-grams, new item placement, corrections, and inventory activity.

Please Note: The position will include driving around Northern California and will have stops ranging from Hayward to Vacaville.  Mileage will be reimbursed.

Key Competencies

Building Collaborative Relationships

Innovation / Creativity

Adaptability

Developing Self & Others

Principal Accountabilities& Deliverables

• Work with Account Manager and/or Sales Manager in assigned stores to conduct resets in specific store sections
• Partner with store personnel and co-workers to achieve and maintain merchandising excellence, discuss changes, and build an effective working relationship
• Remove discontinued and slow moving items from shelves
• Clean shelves, racks and display cases
• Measure shelves for correct height and width, move shelves as necessary
• Re-tag product in its new location
• Stock/fill sections with product and create displays
• Report and discuss observations and issues with Home Center Account Manager and/or Sales Manager
• Utilize web based applications to receive work documentation and information, record work start and completion times, record work mileage, record work time and attendance,and document resets and/or other activities
• Effectively and accurately prepare, process, submit, and manage documentation related to assigned reset and other work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education / Experience and Skills

• High School Diploma required and/or 1-2 years customer service experience in retail is preferred but not required
• Proficient at prioritizing, planning, and organization
• Able to read and understand a schematic written in English
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others
• Attention to details, safety and quality
• Ability to work well in a team environment and individually
• Must be outgoing and able to accurately troubleshoot hurdles.
• Ability to anticipate, analyze, and prioritize complex problems
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing technology CRM, smartphones or other handheld devices
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to assigned locations at assigned times
• Must be to travel to assigned stores and meetings as needed

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds 40% or less of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
• Must be able to walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
• Must be able to do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.