Sales Merchandising Rep - Company Car

Kemp's - Huntington, IN has an opening for a Sales Merchandising Rep to work in South Chicago serving our customers. We are Fluid milk producer. Company car, tablet, and phone are provided.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Since 1914, Kemps has provided families with fresh, delicious dairy products, fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and frozen novelty treats. By joining Kemps, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Maintain in-store compliance at stores within the assigned geographical area while monitoring and supplying goods of service to each customer.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure displays are set to plan-o-grams

• Check and report product voids

• Maintain ad hoc merchandising

• Manage inventory levels minimizing out of stocks and dump

• Execute all sales programs, POP (point of purchase) materials, and work to maximize sales in each store

• Set new stores and perform required resets

• Manage in-store customer fulfillment programs to include scan-based trading and web based ordering

• Travel to customer store locations as required within a specific geographical area

• Assist with customer service issues or complaints

• Complete pricing surveys as required

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 2 to 4 years of retail, customer service, or related experience

• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills

• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)

• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions

• Able to work with accuracy and detail oriented

• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

• Must be able to read, write and speak English